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  • Armitt report hails construction of Olympic Park a superb advertisement for UK

    Olympic project a perfect mix of expertise, imagination and ambition.

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes UKTI chief Nick Baird to Business Advisory Group

    Increasing trade between Wales and the rest of the world will top the agenda at the latest meeting of the Secretary of State for Wales’ Business…

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

  • City deals announced to allow cities to go for growth

    Devolution of new powers to England's largest cities in a series of unique deals that will help them invest in growth and create jobs.

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

  • Prime Minister's speech on the London 2012 Olympics

    "For me, that vision is about buildings, about people, about sport and about the economy, about legacy and inspiration for the future - and I want us to break records on every one."

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

  • Competition drives down cost of Dounreay closure

    The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority says significant acceleration in the clean-up and shutdown of Dounreay will bring real value to the taxpayer who funds the work.

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  • Green light for Leeds trolleybus

    The UK's first modern electric trolleybus system will be funded in Leeds.

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

  • Latest Dounreay demolition caught on camera

    The decontamination and waste handling facility, code named D1207, is the latest plant to be demolished at Dounreay.

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  • Strong foreign policy cooperation between France and the United Kingdom

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on 4 July in Paris. Talks focussed on UK-France cooperation on foreign policy issues, including the situation in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the situation as "grave" and said the UK is at the forefront of international activity aimed at bringing about an end to violence.

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

  • Focusing on enforcement of regulation in pubs

    The Government is encouraging anyone involved in running a pub, particularly a community pub, to feed in their experiences, good and bad, of dealing with local authorities and other regulators as part of the Focus on Enforce…

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

  • New lease to make life simpler for small businesses

    The Small Business Lease, which is free to download and use, will in particular help new and independent retailers.

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

  • Make it in Great Britain Challenge finalists unveiled

    Successful entries of the Make it in Great Britain Challenge include a new technology which could offer relief to tinnitus sufferers, an eco…

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

  • David Willetts comments on findings from the Large Hadron Collider at CERN

    **Notes to editors **1. The Government’s economic policy objective is to achieve ‘strong, sustainable and balanced growth that is more evenly…

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

  • Norman Lamb sets out plans to develop a mutual Post Office

    Mutual businesses can deliver greater staff engagement, lower staff turnover and higher customer satisfaction. Evidence shows they are less …

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

  • Pubs to have their say on how regulations are enforced

    Mark Prisk, Business and Enterprise Minister, said: “Pubs are the beating heart of our communities. They are essential for people to relax…

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

  • Government shows support for employee ownership

    Speaking at a summit at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Deputy Prime Minister confirmed Government will act on recommendations put…

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

  • New powers to tackle alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder

    Communities across England and Wales will benefit from two new powers that will help them tackle alcohol-fuelled violence.

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

  • Communities get new powers to tackle alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder

    Communities across England and Wales will benefit from two new powers that will help them tackle alcohol-fuelled violence and disorder, the home office announced today.

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

  • Late Night Drinking; dealing with the problems : response to the consultation

    Statement was laid in the House of Lords on 4 July 2012 by Lord Henley, and in the House of Commons by James Brokenshire.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 4 July

    The Banking Inquiry and Libor were discussed at this press briefing.

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