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  • Foreign Secretary's Ramadan message

    William Hague sends warmest wishes to Muslims in Britain and across the world at the start of Ramadan.

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

  • Explanation of vote on draft Syria resolution vetoed by Russia and China

    By Ambassador Sir Mark Lyall Grant, Permanent Representative of the UK Mission to the UN

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

  • £3million award boosts growth in local high-tech company

    Mark Prisk also toured the factory and met a number of staff including electrical apprentice Bethany Rowell. Business and Enterprise Minister…

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

  • Investors in coastal areas to have their say on how regulation is enforced

    Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said: “The Government is keen to support the economic development of coastal communities and …

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

  • New power strengthens consumer credit protection

    The Government is to give the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) the power to suspend a consumer credit licence with immediate effect where there …

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

  • Wales set to get superfast broadband

    Scheme aims to deliver better broadband speeds to rural communities.

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

  • Enterprise zones website will help businesses grow

    New government micro site will showcase the many business benefits of locating in one of England’s 24 Enterprise Zones.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister praises British polar scientists ahead of Scott centenary

    Minister Henry Bellingham heralds the work of the scientists responsible for continuing Captain Scott's scientific legacy with their cutting edge research on the environment and climate change.

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

  • Enhancing the UK-South Africa relationship

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham is visiting South Africa to discuss a range of current foreign policy, trade and investment issues.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Lithuania

    Foreign Secretary William Hague made his first bilateral visit to the Republic of Lithuania on 17-18 July.

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

  • Expeditionary diplomacy in a turbulent world

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Annual Conference of Ambassadors in Vilnius.

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

  • ‘New era for film’ begins as BFI becomes national lead agency

    Transfer of Lottery responsibilities heralds increased funding for filmmakers.

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

  • New rules on bus and coach passenger rights

    Consultation about applying regulations aiming to ensure bus and coach passengers have similar legal protection as planes and trains.

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

  • Innovative new proposals for A14 corridor

    A major new road scheme is planned for the A14 corridor in Cambridgeshire to address congestion and capacity issues.

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

  • Chancellor announces additional support for UK exports through UK Export Finance

    UKEF will manage a £5 billion refinancing facility to boost trade by ensuring funding is available to overseas buyers of UK exports.

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

  • Chancellor announces UK Guarantees Scheme

    UK Guarantees Scheme announced to avoid delays to investment in UK infrastructure projects that may have stalled because of adverse credit conditions.

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

  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: closing dates error

    Correction of a previous parliamentary question response regarding Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency office closures.

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

  • Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) scheme

    Future of the Vehicle Identity Check scheme consultation launched.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge

    Written statement by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Minister of State for Transport.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Libya

    Foreign Secretary William Hague visited Libya on 16 July, his fourth visit to the country since the revolution.

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