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  • Foreign Secretary comments on the Arab League measures against Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes the strong stance taken by the Arab League in suspending Syria from Arab League activity

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets King Abdullah of Jordan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh on 10 November.

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

  • Your chance to cut rail red tape

    Unnecessary red tape crack down to benefit rail passengers and businesses.

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

  • Better information about lorry parking provision

    Lorry parking study published.

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

  • Regional Growth Fund to help small businesses

    Hundreds of small businesses will benefit from government investment of £95 million to help boost growth and rebalance the economy.

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

  • New measures announced to boost British business

    Government announces new measures to help small businesses grow and create jobs, export to new markets, secure finance and cut red tape.

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

  • UK to support new security initiatives in Central America

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has announced £180,000 of new government funding to support vital security projects across Central America.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes agreement on Russia's accession to the World Trade Organisation

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the Swiss-brokered deal between Russia and Georgia on customs and border issues, clearing the way for Russian accession to be approved by the World Trade Organisation.

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

  • Minister for Africa urges restraint after Sudanese aerial attacks

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham: "I condemn these actions that have once again put civilian lives at risk, and reiterate my call for all aerial bombardment in the border areas to cease immediately."

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

  • Regional Growth Fund to help small businesses

    The funding is expected to create at least 4,000 jobs and unlock around £500 million of new investment by small and medium businesses (SMEs)…

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

  • PM: Determined to trade our way to growth and jobs

    The measures include a £95 million investment from the Regional Growth Fund to benefit hundreds of small businesses. The funding will support…

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

  • £20 million for farming and forestry businesses

    A new £20 million fund to help rural businesses increase profits and reduce their impact on the environment has been launched today by Agriculture Minister Jim Paice.

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

  • Speech by the Financial Secretay to the Treasury, Mark Hoban, MP at the Building Societies Association

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Prime Minister's speech on exporting and growth

    "We need this to be a country where more people think 'I start my own business and I can sell to the world'."

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

  • PM launches business growth package for SMEs

    "British SMEs are already doing incredible things, but we urgently need more of them to follow that boldness."

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 10 November 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on the Eurozone.

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

  • SME exporting: the national challenge

    Stephen Green's speech at The National Challenge: SMEs Export for Growth event in London on Thursday 10 November 2011.

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

  • UK Export Finance is the new name for Export Credits Guarantee Department

    ECGD has a new operating name: UK Export Finance (UKEF).

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Cypriot Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described Cyprus as an important partner for the UK after he met Cypriot Foreign Minister Dr Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis on 8 November.

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

  • Foreign Secretary updates Parliament on Middle East and North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, including the Middle East Peace Process and Iran's nuclear programme.

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