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  • Deadlines set for local authority broadband plans

    Draft plans for rolling-out superfast broadband need to be submitted to the Government by the end of February.

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

  • New member for the BBC Trust

    Jeremy Hunt appoints Suzanna Taverne to governing body.

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

  • Ministers meet at Stormont to discuss rebalancing the Northern Ireland Economy

    UK Government and Northern Ireland Executive ministers meet at Stormont to discuss rebalancing the Northern Ireland Economy.

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

  • UK Export Finance demonstrates its commitment to Libyan reconstruction

    UKEF increases risk capacity for Libya to £375 million.

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

  • 21 Local transport schemes get the go-ahead

    Communities across England will benefit from £854 million worth of investment in 21 local transport schemes.

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

  • More finance options for business

    Vince Cable announces details for an industry-led Taskforce to help diversify business finance.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes the election of a new President of Tunisia

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that the election of Moncef Marzouki as President of Tunisia represents an important step forward for the country.

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

  • Contract for new Manufacturing Advisory Service signed

    The Consortium, compromised of Grant Thornton UK LLP, Pera, WM Manufacturing Consortium Ltd and SWMAS Ltd., was awarded the contract in October…

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

  • Growth in aerospace industry at the top of the agenda

    The high level meeting discussed how, working together, the industry and Government can address barriers to growth, boost exports and increase…

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

  • Taskforce to boost finance options for businesses

    Tim Breedon will be supported by a panel of experts drawn from the business and finance community, who will examine the challenges facing businesses…

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

  • Government investigates the long term future of manufacturing

    A 2-year project will look at the long-term picture for the manufacturing sector, investigating global trends and drivers of change.

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

  • UK oil and gas regime has high standards but can still improve

    14 December 2011 An independent review commissioned by ministers in March 2011 has acknowledged the strengths of the UK’s offshore oil and …

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

  • Rebuilding Libya: opportunities for British business

    Speech given by Stephen Green at the Rebuilding Libya: Opportunities for British Business event in December 2011.

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

  • Transport Minister sees what Mary Portas’ vision for the future of high streets will mean for Kettering

    Transport Minister Mike Penning visited Kettering to see what Mary Portas' vision for the high street will mean for the area.

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

  • Mary Portas: High Street Review

    Mary Portas has today published her review of the future of our high streets.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East visits Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt will discuss recent developments, in particular the Bahrain Independent Commission of Inquiry while on a two day visit to Bahrain.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns attack in Liege

    Foreign Secretary William Hague sends his deepest sympathy to the victims of this attack, their families and loved ones.

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

  • Mary Portas sets out her vision for the future of our high streets

    The Review makes ambitious recommendations on what can be done - by government, local authorities and business - to help high streets deliver…

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

  • First 20 locations set to receive local TV are unveiled

    ‘New stations will provide local communities with programming relevant to their daily lives’ says Jeremy Hunt.

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

  • Sainsbury’s launch 1 Million Kids Challenge

    Children from across the UK given the opportunity to try out a Paralympic sport.

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