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  • More small businesses benefiting as lending scheme hits 3 year high

    Small and medium-sized enterprises are increasingly able to secure bank loans supported by a government-backed scheme.

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

  • EU invest $15 million in Turks and Caicos growth and prosperity

    An agreement to invest $15 million of European Union (EU) cash into making TCI more business friendly was signed in Providenciales today, Thursday, 21 November 2013.

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

  • Association of Colleges conference 2013: colleges and innovation

    Vince Cable recognises further education achievements and asks colleges to innovate more than ever at Association of Colleges conference.

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

  • Foreign Secretary disappointed at Ukraine decision to put signature of EU-Ukraine Association Agreement on hold

    UK remains committed to strengthening the EU-Ukraine relationship.

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

  • FCO Minister of State for India hosts diaspora at the FCO

    Hugo Swire and Virendra Sharma host British Indian diaspora reception to recognise contribution to the UK-India partnership.

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

  • FCO Minister comments on the recent elections in Nepal

    FCO Minister Hugo Swire expresses support for Nepal’s Constituent Assembly elections and an inclusive constitutional settlement in Nepal.

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

  • Rogue PPI claim companies targeted by fines and toughened regulations

    Claims firms which use information gathered by unsolicited calls and texts or who provide poor quality services will face large fines under law changes announced by the Government today.

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

  • The British Ambassador John Marshall, at West Africa Farms, a British agricultural holding in the Gnith Rural Community

    HE John Marshall and the Commercial Diplomacy Officer Marie Diop visit West Africa Farms in the Gnith Rural Community..

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

  • UK signs High Level Prosperity Partnerships with Ghana and others

    The High Level Prosperity Partnerships, which aim to strengthen economic cooperation between the UK and selected African countries, was launched today Tuesday November 19, 2013 in the United Kingdom.

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

  • Major milestone for HS2 as first piece of legislation receives go-ahead

    The High Speed Rail Preparation (paving) Act has received Royal Assent.

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

  • Primary Authority to be extended to fire safety

    Businesses and fire and rescue services will benefit from clearer and more consistent enforcement of fire safety regulations.

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

  • London South Bank University in new partnership with IST College

    London South Bank University partners with IST College in first UK-Greece college collaboration

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

  • The UK’s Partnership with Africa

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds spoke to the Royal Africa Society about the UK's partnership with Africa.

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

  • UK position on public financing of coal plants overseas

    Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey on the UK's position on the public financing of coal plants overseas.

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

  • New homes build Britain's recovery

    The latest statistics reveal that the last 3 months have seen the fastest rate of housebuilding since 2008.

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

  • Airport security scanners

    Security scanners to be deployed at extra 11 airports.

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

  • Owen Paterson speech to Policy Exchange

    In a major speech to Policy Exchange on Wednesday 20 November, Owen Paterson set out the government’s determination to have a practical approach to the environment that sustains communities now and in the long term.

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

  • 2015: The Year of Mexico in the UK and the UK in Mexico

    The UK and Mexico are closer today than they have been for many years. More and more people are choosing to live, study, work in or visit each others’ countries – or just enjoy the best that our cultures have to offer.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East and North Africa visits Tripoli

    Foreign Office Minister Hugh Robertson meets injured protesters and emphasises UK support for Libyan security, justice and defence

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

  • Turks and Caicos takes part in UK OT growth and prosperity event

    Governor and Premier to attend most important Overseas Territories (OTs) event of the year.

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