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  • New controls announced for shale gas exploration

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today announced that exploratory hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for shale gas can resume in…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Generic Design Assessment

    The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Environment Agency (EA) have today announced their decisions, as part of their Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process, to issue final design acceptance...

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey: Exploration for shale gas

    Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the UK. The potential of producing shale gas from a suitable formation can only...

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

  • John Hayes comment on the Generic Design Assessment

    John Hayes' comment on the conclusion of the UK Nuclear Regulators' (Office for Nuclear Regulation & Environment Agency) Generic Design Assessment for new nuclear reactors

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

  • First Government-funded rural broadband project goes live

    North Yorkshire first area to benefit from BDUK support

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

  • Rural broadband comes to North Yorkshire

    First Government-funded project goes live.

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

  • Jobs protected in Airbus deal

    An order for 100 new Airbus aircraft will safeguard 9000 jobs across the UK.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 13 December 2012

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on the EU banking union, Rebekah Brooks' payout, fracking and Maria Miller in this press briefing.

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

  • Peter Bloxham to lead review of the Special Administration Regime for Investment Banks

    The Treasury has today announced the appointment of Peter Bloxham to review the special administration regime for investment banks (SAR).

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

  • Minister for Europe renews UK commitment to EU enlargement

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington has set out the UK’s commitment to EU enlargement to the Western Balkans, Iceland and Turkey.

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

  • North Korean Ambassador summoned to Foreign and Commonwealth Office

    The North Korean Ambassador was summoned by the PUS at the FCO following news of the launch of a satellite by North Korea earlier today.

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

  • Tell us about the Business in You

    Business in You is the government's campaign to drive business growth in the UK.

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

  • Apache crews receive Afghanistan and Libya campaign medals

    Soldiers who fly and maintain the Apache attack helicopter have celebrated their achievements on operations in both Libya and Afghanistan.

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

  • UK calls for an immediate return to civilian rule in Mali

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds has tonight underlined his concern over the situation in Mali and called for an immediate return to civilian rule.

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

  • Secretary of State meets Canadian Trade Minister

    The Government is committed to trade talks with Canada which could bring economic benefits worth an estimated £400m to the UK, the Secretary of State for Scotland said during a visit to Canada.

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

  • Britain, Brunei and Beyond: Developing our Education Partnerships

    Minister of State Swire's keynote speech at the MoU signing ceremony between the Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources Brunei and Oxford University.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon 12 December 2012

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Maria Miller and Finucane Review.

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

  • Royal Naval survey ship discovers sunken dhows

    Royal Naval survey ship HMS Enterprise has discovered the previously uncharted wrecks of two dhows in Port Rashid Harbour, Dubai.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to attend Friends of Syria meeting in Marrakesh

    Representatives from over 130 countries and international organisations, will meet tomorrow for the fourth Friends of Syria meeting

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

  • Piracy Ransoms Task Force publishes recommendations

    Today the Piracy Ransoms Task Force presented its conclusions on how to work together to reduce the threat of piracy and ultimately ransom payments to pirates.

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