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  • Environment protected and business boosted by cutting unnecessary red tape

    Proposals will both ensure protection of the environment and benefit a wide range of businesses, particularly small and medium sized firms.

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

  • Chancellor launches scheme to boost small business lending

    Chancellor has today launched the National Loan Guarantee Scheme (NLGS), helping smaller businesses across the UK access cheaper finance.

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

  • North Korean satellite launch plans

    Foreign Office "deeply concerned" at the North Korean government announcement that it plans to launch a satellite.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister expresses concern about Ethiopia’s incursion into Eritrea

    FCO Minister for Africa, Henry Bellingham, has urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to avoid actions that might “create tensions” or “lead to an escalation of violence”.

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

  • PM David Cameron said it was a "privilege" to launch the UK's GREAT campaign in India

    "I am passionate about the relationship between Britain and India and I want to do everything I can to make it stronger."

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

  • Davey sets out measures to provide certainty to gas investors

    17 March 2012 Press notice 2012/025 Electricity generated from gas still has an important role to play over the coming decades as we transition…

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns Israeli settlement decision

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt called on the Israeli Government to rescind their decision to move settlers from the illegal West Bank outpost Migron to a new settlement in the West Bank.

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

  • UK joins Asian anti-piracy agreement

    Last week, the UK took another step to protect shipping by joining a regional anti-piracy initiative in South East Asia.

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

  • Taskforce publishes SME finance proposals

    The Taskforce, chaired by Tim Breedon, CEO of Legal & General plc, was commissioned by the Government to examine a range of alternative and …

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

  • GREAT campaign heads Down Under

    Melbourne becomes the latest destination for the campaign ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.

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

  • Golden business opportunity hidden in consumer goods

    Almost a quarter of all used or broken electrical and electronic products taken to household recycling centres could be fixed and resold.

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

  • Over £13 million to make the NHS a safer place

    Two world-class research centres will receive a share of over £13 million to help make the NHS a safer place for patients, the Government announced today.

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

  • Funding for two patient safety research centres announced

    Two research centres will receive a share of over £13 million funding to help make the NHS a safer place for patients. The money, which comes…

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

  • British Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference speech 15 March 2012

    Good afternoon. I’m grateful for this opportunity to speak to the British Chambers of Commerce and its many members. I value the strong and …

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visited Tunisia

    In his third visit to Tunisia since the revolution, Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt underlined the UK’s support for Tunisia’s transition process.

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

  • Government seeks views on dismissal rules

    Views are also requested on the idea of compensated no-fault dismissal for micro-businesses with fewer than 10 employees. Under such a system…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech to the British Chambers of Commerce annual conference

    A speech given by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to the British Chambers of Commerce annual conference on 15 March 2012.

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

  • Video and transcript of White House State Dinner

    Video and transcript of President Obama exchanging toasts with Prime Minister David Cameron during a state dinner on the South Lawn of the White House.

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

  • Retailing: the way ahead

    Introduction Good morning. It’s a great pleasure to be here, for what promises to be a fascinating conference. Retailing faces considerable…

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