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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns continued violence in South Sudan

    FCO Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds condemns killings in Bentiu and Bor, South Sudan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Increase in court fees for insolvency proceedings

    The court fees for insolvency proceedings have increased.

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  • Energy Minister sees development of Cygnus Gas Field in action

    Michael Fallon visits Nigg fabrication yard, a key construction site for one of the largest Southern gas fields in the North Sea

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government and industry agree new construction payment charter

    Construction Supply Chain Payment Charter that sets out payment terms of 30 days has been agreed by the Construction Leadership Council.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £120 million boost for local business infrastructure

    Eric Pickles announces major infrastructure investment plan for Sheffield.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The first GREAT Britain in Kunming Week kicks off

    A GREAT Britain in Kunming Week on 14-20 April, with the aim of strengthening the UK and Kunming’s links in both business and culture.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Departure of Ambassador Martin Harris

    Esther Blythe (photo) will run the Embassy business as Charge D’Affaires Ad Interim

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Female business champion appointed to help new and growing firms

    Lorely Burt MP has been appointed ‘women in enterprise’ champion.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Best of Scottish business receive Queen's Award for Enterprise

    Royal seal of approval for Scottish businesses as Queen's Award for Enterprise winners are announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tough action promised on hidden company owners

    New public register on company ownership to track who ultimately owns and controls UK companies

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British enterprise is praised in this year’s Queen’s Awards

    BIS unveils the winners of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Presidential elections in Algeria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes peaceful vote and congratulates the winner of Presidential elections in Algeria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • No more nonsense ‘elf and safety excuses, councils told

    Schools and councils across the country need to educate their staff to prevent the misuse of health and safety laws.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cable takes aim at dodgy directors

    Plans for tougher penalties against reckless directors have been unveiled by Business Secretary Vince Cable today (19 April 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress made in Geneva on Ukraine

    Speaking after talks in Geneva the Foreign Secretary welcomed the agreed steps to de-escalate the current Ukraine crisis.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Call with Herman Van Rompuy

    The Prime Minister spoke to Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, following today's Contact Group meeting in Geneva.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Building Capacity on Competition Enforcement Methods

    The FCO’s Rules-Based-International-Economic System (RuBIES) Fund is inviting concept bids for 2014-15 for the Latin America region.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Robert Goodwill sees flood recovery in Yorkshire and Humberside

    Ministerial flood representative praises response and seeks lessons learned

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary condemns Israeli steps towards settlement expansion

    William Hague condemns Israeli steps towards settlement expansion in the West Bank and says negotiations are only way to peace.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences on South Korean ferry tragedy

    The Foreign Secretary has offered his condolences following the sinking of the Sewol ferry off South Korea yesterday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government