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  • 2012 Nobel Prizes: Great news for the UK and for France on science and innovation

    Researchers from both countries have won Nobel prizes. Watch our video interview with the Embassy Science advisor.

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

  • Foreign Office monitoring the situation in the Maldives with concern

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments on the release of former President Nasheed following his arrest on Monday.

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

  • Paving the way to business freedom

    The proposals to free up business include: removing automatic liability on business for civil damages in health and safety cases, when they…

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

  • UK Trade & Investment refreshes board in drive to double exports

    Crispin Simon, Sandra Rogers and Jon Harding OBE join in the roles of managing director of trade development, managing director of marketing…

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

  • Call for evidence by the System Operator

    National Grid Electricity Transmission (National Grid) has launched a call for evidence to inform the first Electricity Market Reform (EMR) …

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

  • Cumbrian businesses shaping policy in Rural Roadshow

    Around 900 jobs and almost 500 new businesses are expected to be created in Cumbria following the £3.5 million investment in a Rural Growth Network.

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

  • Forensic Science Regulator newsletter: number 19

    Forensic Science Regulator newsletters cover issues of interest and relevance to forensic science practitioners.

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  • Foreign Secretary William Hague statement on Venezuelan election result

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on the re-election of President Chavez in Venezuela.

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

  • David Willetts comments on the awarding of the Nobel Prize in Medicine

    “I would like to congratulate Sir John Bertrand Gurdon on his** **award from the Nobel Prize Committee for medicine. His work has laid the foundations…

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

  • Government investment secures £1 billion for university and private research

    The Government will add £200 million of new money to the UK Research Partnership Investment Fund (UK RPIF), supporting long-term university …

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

  • Powering the Nation: Article by John Hayes published in House Magazine

    Benjamin Disraeli said, “What we expect seldom occurs, but what we least expect generally happens to us.” That sums up rather well my feeling…

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

  • £2million bioenergy scheme opens to applications

    Entrepreneurs across the nation are today being invited to bid for a share of £2million aimed at spurring on innovation in bioenergy. As set…

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

  • Edward Davey launches ‘A world you like. With a Climate you like’ campaign

      Welcoming the launch of the  ‘A world you like. With a climate you like’, the European campaign to promote climate action, Secretary of State…

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

  • Secretary of State to highlight Scottish energy jobs and growth

      Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey will this week highlight the massive benefit for jobs and business the energy sector can…

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

  • Speech by Edward Davey to Gastech Conference

    Introduction On behalf of Her Majesty's Government, let me welcome GasTech to London. This is a key conference in a vital industry that's of strategic importance to the UK. You've come to London aft...

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

  • Change to no-smoking signs regulations

    The duty to display no-smoking signs in smoke-free premises and vehicles in England is being made simpler.

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

  • Government investment secures £1 billion for university and private research

    World leading science projects are receiving a £1billion joint industry, university and Government boost.

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

  • Bank fines to be used to support Britain’s Armed Forces community

    The Government is changing the rules so that fines from banks and other financial services firms no longer go to the industry.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds MP welcomes new Somali PM designate

    UK support for PM designate in the work of establishing a new, transparent and accountable government for all Somalis.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments on peace agreement for Mindanao

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has commented on the announcement of the framework agreement.

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