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  • Foreign Office Minister accepts RSPB pledge on protecting wildlife in Overseas Territories

    Overseas Territories Minister Henry Bellingham: "I am delighted to see that so many RSPB members are aware of the incredible biodiversity found in the UK’s Overseas Territories, and share our recognition of its value.&q…

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

  • Business gets $1 billion UK Government support for exports to Brazil

    Oil and Gas sector set to benefit from guaranteed credit deal with Petrobras

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

  • British exporters get $1 billion UK Export Finance support for exports to Brazil

    UKEF guarantees $1 billion line of credit to support UK companies exporting oil exploration and production equipment to Brazil.

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

  • Autumn Statement 2011

    The 2011 Autumn Statement provides an update on the government's plans for the economy.

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement on Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty

    After over ten years of negotiations, a process for P5 (China, France, Russia, the UK and US) signature of the Protocol to the Southeast Asian Nuclear Weapon Free Zone Treaty has now been agreed.

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

  • Eighth meeting of the UK-Japan Joint Committee on Co-Operation in Science and Technology

    The committee discussed a number of areas, exchanging views on science policy and international collaboration.

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

  • More focus is needed on ICT and computer science skills development, says government

    Government publishes its response to the Next Gen report.

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

  • Autumn Statement: Growth

    Chancellor of the Exchequer and Business Secretary announce wide-ranging package of reforms to build a stronger and more balanced economy.

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

  • Search and rescue helicopters

    Search and rescue capability to be provided by civilian crews, enabling armed forces to focus on front line operations.

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

  • Foreign Secretary comments ahead of Egyptian elections

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: I congratulate the people of Egypt as they go to the polls.

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

  • Jeremy Browne opens new British Consulate General in Brazil

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has today opened a new Consulate General in Recife, Brazil - the city which became home to one of the first ever British missions in South America in 1808.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Serbian Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Serbian Minister for Foreign Affairs Vuk Jeremi? in London today.

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

  • Willetts comments on UCAS 2012 applications data

    “It is too early in the applications cycle for data to reveal underlying trends - the main UCAS deadline is not until January. “Going to university…

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

  • Scottish energy firms making their presence felt in Rio

    Two Scottish companies have announced plans to open new offices in Rio de Janeiro on the opening day of the largest ever Scottish trade mission to Brazil

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

  • Government focus on skills development

    Teaching of ICT and computer science in schools needs reform

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

  • Report calls for one million self employed to be exempt from health and safety law

    The Government has announced plans to begin a major cut back of health and safety red tape as early as January.

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

  • PM approves major infrastructure works

    PM gives green light for A6 link to Manchester Airport and electrification of train line to Leeds.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes unprecedented Arab League sanctions on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the Arab League's leadership in seeking an end to the horrific violence in Syria.

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

  • Final countdown to the London 2012 Paralympics

    Bank Holiday Monday marks one year until the opening of the Paralympic Games

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

  • £1 billion Youth Contract

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg outlines a £1 billion pound Youth Contract to tackle youth unemployment.

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