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  • Troika statement on Sudan and South Sudan Summit

    Ahead of a Summit in Addis Ababa between the Presidents of Sudan and South Sudan, Foreign Secretary William Hague, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged them to reach a r…

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

  • HMS Sutherland's top gunners fend off French top guns

    HMS Sutherland came under attack from supersonic French fighters based in Djibouti as the frigate swapped counter-piracy duties for a brief return to traditional war-fighting training.

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

  • Government widens fight against excessive red tape

    As part of Government’s Red Tape Challenge, from today (21 September) businesses and the public are invited to go online and identify ways that…

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

  • Views sought on new vision for nursing

    A new vision for nursing, midwifery and care-giving asks how compassion and care can be developed across health and social care.

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

  • British Government condemns attacks in Mogadishu

    Foreign Office Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds: "These attacks only strengthen our determination to continue supporting the Somali people as they seek to build a secure and stable future."

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

  • Business minister unlocks new business potential

    Business minister Michael Fallon announces extra support including less red tape for challenger businesses.

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

  • Young entrepreneurs access Start-Up Loans

    The first wave of cash from the £82.5 million Start-Up Loans scheme is now being distributed to young entrepreneurs, helping launch up to 30,000 new companies.

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

  • Bold action to open up London’s equity markets to high-growth companies

    Proposals will include a planned new route to the UK IPO market for high-growth companies, which is likely to feature reformed rules on free…

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

  • Northamptonshire named most enterprising place in Britain

    The Enterprising Britain competition was run by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and was looking for the place that …

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

  • Prompt payment for UK firms across Europe

    A new consultation begins today on implementing European Union (EU) legislation to combat the problem of late payment to British businesses.

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

  • Letter from Edward Davey to the Financial Times

    Lord Browne is right to reject a simplistic approach to energy policy (“UK still has the energy to power recovery, FT, September 18). But his…

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

  • Energy link from Ireland to Britain opens

      Secretary of State Edward Davey today joined An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Ireland’s Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources…

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

  • Letter from John Hayes to the Times newspaper

    Sir Vincent de Rivaz (“The nuclear option is essential for our future, The Times Opinion, 17 Sep) is quite right to say that the Energy Bill…

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

  • Communities must see benefit from hosting wind farms - Davey

    Communities that host onshore wind farms could benefit from reduced electricity bills and investment in local infrastructure, Energy Secretary…

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

  • Leader of 'Mitco' preparation team appointed

    New body will be set up ahead of 4G services introduction.

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

  • Maria Miller announces £114m broadband investment to boost nationwide growth

    Ten cities around the country will share £114 of broadband funding to make them super-connected cities

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

  • Maria Miller - £114m Broadband Investment to Boost Nationwide Growth

    Ten city economies are set to get a boost with the announcement today of how much they will share from a £114 million broadband pot.

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

  • Craft residencies in technology labs launched

    Innovative project announced by Creative Industries Minister.

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

  • Health Research Authority to take role in research access to patient data

    The Health Research Authority will host transparent expert advice to support decisions on access to personal health information, the Department…

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes "important relationship" between UK and Poland

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Defence Minister Philip Hammond met their Polish counterparts in Warsaw on 19 September.

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