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  • Foreign Office Minister lobbies for Arms Trade Treaty during visit to US

    After a stop in New York City for the UN Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt wrapped up his East Coast visit with a day in Washington.

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

  • The UK and South East Asia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne spoke to the Office of the Council of Ministers in Phnom Penh about the UK's relationship with ASEAN.

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

  • Government delivers better access to business mentors

    Government has made significant progress in promoting business mentoring in the last year.

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

  • Candidate for Chair of the Medical Research Council announced

    The current MRC Chair Sir John Chisholm steps down at the end of September. The House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee will…

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

  • Government delivers better access to business mentors

    Work began in July last year when the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) joined forces with the British Bankers’ Association…

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

  • Government announces new sanctions for directors of failed banks

    Government announces new sanctions for directors of failed banks.

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

  • Ministers share concerns on Africa

    Henry Bellingham discusses developments in Africa with Holy See Foreign Minister

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates new Mexican president

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has spoken following the election of Enrique Peña Nieto as the next President of Mexico.

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

  • "South East Asia is the engine for economic growth in the world"

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne visits Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Hong Kong.

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

  • UK Foreign Office Minister visits Thailand ahead of London 2012 Olympics

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne said that Thailand is a "natural partner for the UK" ahead of his two day visit to the country.

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

  • EU sanctions on Iran come into force

    Foreign Secretary: EU sanctions signal determination to intensify peaceful diplomatic pressure on Iran

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

  • Modernising copyright to help strengthen contribution to growth

    Government has announced new legislative measures to update and strengthen the UK’s copyright licensing system.

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

  • Association of British Insurers Chairman's Dinner 2012

    Vince Cable addresses the insurance industry abbout why banking reform is vital and why there needs to be government reform and changes in banking practice and company directors' pay.

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

  • Skanska boss appointed Co-Chair cf Green Construction Board

    Mr Putnam joins Business Minister Mark Prisk as Co-Chair of the Board, which is taking a unified approach to the problems facing the industry…

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

  • Prime Minister's statement on the European Council

    "I am very clear that British taxpayers will not be guaranteeing any Eurozone banks"

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

  • Press briefing morning 2 July 2012

    Barclays and banking, Scotland and the EU and the proposed third runway at Heathrow were discussed at this press briefing.

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

  • Memorandum of understanding on Local DAB funding for radio switchover: Digital radio action plan

    Digital radio action plan

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

  • EU Central America Association Agreement

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne: "The Agreement will bring many benefits for the countries of both Central America and the EU"

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

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks at Syria Action Group meeting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The world is looking to us for leadership and action to end the bloodshed and horror in Syria"

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

  • Syria Action Group meeting in Geneva

    Foreign Secretary: "These have been difficult talks but have resulted in a step forward that is worth having"

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