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  • Significant boost to social enterprises as the Social Value Act comes into force

    A new law which will open up more opportunities for social enterprises to deliver public services comes into force on 31 January 2013.

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

  • Nationwide boost to mobile coverage moves a step closer

    Mobile network operators agree on scheme financing.

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

  • Advertising Association Conference

    LEAD 2013, London

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

  • Welsh Secretary: Manufacturing central to a successful Welsh economy

    From the assembly of aircraft wings to the engineering of components for construction equipment, Secretary of State for Wales, David Jones…

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

  • Press briefing - morning 31 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on defence spending, Mali, police numbers and Europe

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 31 January 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Libya, Mali, defence spending and the EU.

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

  • Global sports conference helps build London 2012 business legacy

    UKTI hosts global sports conference to help UK companies win a share of the lucrative global sporting events business sector

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

  • Ministers welcome rise in university applications

    Figures released by UCAS today show that the number of applications for higher education by people living in England has risen by 3 per cent

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

  • 27,000 mentors to support small businesses

    Business mentoring and support can help grow and strengthen the business in you.

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

  • Business mentors are ready and waiting to support SMEs

    The largest ever recruitment of volunteer business mentors supporting businesses looking to start, grow and create jobs hits 15,000 target.

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

  • Business Mentors: Improving SME Capability

    Announcement that the largest ever recruitment of volunteer business mentors to support businesses has now hit its target of 15,000.

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

  • Vince Cable – Progress still to be made on all-male boards

    Business Secretary Vince Cable writes to the last seven FTSE 100 firms with all-male boards urging them to increase women in the boardroom.

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

  • Major investment in cycle infrastructure

    Announcing the investment of over £62 million in cycling in England.

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

  • Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council

    The Foreign Secretary will attend the Foreign Affairs Council and Foreign Office Minister David Lidington the General Affairs Council.

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

  • Appointments to the board of the Consumer Council for Water

    The Consumer Council for Water currently represents water and sewerage customers in England and Wales.

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

  • British forces to support military training mission to Mali

    The UK is to support the EU military training mission to Mali by providing up to 40 British personnel either in a headquarters or training team role.

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

  • New help for consumers and businesses to take action against price fixing

    Proposals announced today will make it easier for groups of consumers and companies to take action against anti-competitive businesses.

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

  • Tributes paid to London 2012 parklands landscape architect

    Sir John Armitt says the green spaces on the Olympic Park will be an enduring legacy of the work of John Hopkins, who died in January.

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  • Trade: UK to work with businesses to improve livelihoods

    The UK Government will work with businesses to improve working conditions for farmers and workers in developing countries

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

  • Mr Moon Ik Kim begins work as the new British Honorary Consul in Busan

    Mr Kim’s duties commence following formal investiture by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on January 28, 2013.

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