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  • Government takes action to tackle payday lending concerns

    Payday lenders could face new restrictions on how they advertise and a new code of practice under fresh plans announced today

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

  • Foreign Secretary offers condolences on death of Hugo Chavez

    On hearing of the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Foreign Secretary William Hague offered his condolences.

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

  • Foreign Secretary Statement to Parliament on Syria

    Foreign Secretary expresses concern at catastrophic Syrian conflict, and announces new UK support.

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

  • UK calls for a robust Arms Trade Treaty

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt will answer questions on Twitter on UK efforts to secure an Arms Trade Treaty.

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

  • Britain’s place in EU ‘top five’ economies for broadband confirmed

    100,000 new homes and businesses are getting access to broadband each week.

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

  • Green Construction Board publish low carbon plan

    The Green Construction Board has today called for urgent action to reduce carbon emissions.

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

  • Cable Congress 2013

    Speech by Ed Vaizey.

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

  • Vaizey: Britain’s place in EU ‘top five’ economies for broadband confirmed

    Making a keynote speech at the cable congress today in London, Creative Industries and Telecommunications Minister, Ed Vaizey, heralded news that the UK’s plans to put broadband at the heart of our economic growth agenda, ar…

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

  • South-East Asia Forum

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the close relationship between the UK and South East Asia.

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

  • Environment Secretary welcomes the Ecosystems Markets Task Force report

    Final report into business opportunities that also benefit the environment now available.

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 5 March 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the PM's speech on the economy, Brazilian visas, ECOFIN meeting, Sir David Nicholson, Military bases and Section 75.

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

  • Progress in Mali is central to ensuring regional security

    Foreign Secretary reiterates UK support and encourages progress towards a more inclusive political process during visit to Mali

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

  • British firms explore trade opportunities in Mexico and Colombia

    A trade mission to Mexico & Colombia by medium-sized British businesses begins today, focussing on high value opportunities in key sectors.

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

  • UK commits £600,000 to support responsible investment in Burma

    Minister for South East Asia, Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the FCO today about the progress being made in Burma.

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

  • Big companies pledge to pay promptly following government drive

    The number of FTSE 350 companies pledging to pay small firms promptly has tripled

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

  • First visit to Mali by a British Foreign Secretary

    William Hague is expected to focus on the political process during meetings in the Malian capital Bamako today.

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

  • Burma making significant strides towards reform but challenges still remain

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke to Human Rights and Burma campaigners at the Foreign Office about progress being made in Burma.

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

  • South Pacific Network meets in Suva

    The South Pacific Network (SPN) consists of the British High Commission in Fiji, Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands.

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

  • Quenching the Thirst for Water Innovation: An Israeli Delegation Arriving to the UK in Pursuit of Partnerships

    The UK Israel Tech Hub at the British Embassy in Israel is taking a mission of 14 Israeli water technology companies to the UK on the 4-7 March.

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

  • UK invests £88 million in world’s largest ever optical telescope

    Government confirms long-term investment in the European Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT) to be built in Chile.

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