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  • Government cuts apprenticeship red tape

    Boost for employers as Government outlines new measures on cutting red tape deterring employers from taking on apprentices.

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

  • Promoting renewed British links with Australia

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne is in Sydney today for a whirlwind visit promoting renewed British ties with Australia.

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

  • Mary Portas visits Rotherham as part of her high street review

    During today’s visit Mary Portas will speak to high street businesses, local authorities and shoppers. Business Minister Edward Davey said:…

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

  • Boost for employers as apprenticeships red tape is slashed

    Responding to the recommendations of a review led by the Employer Reference Group, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and large companies…

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

  • Charles Hendry's speech at Offshore Europe Oil and Gas Conference, Aberdeen: Managing Complexities Session

    Firstly, I would like to thank Samir Brikho, for his role as moderator and chairman of Offshore Europe, and also for everything he is doing …

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

  • Minister praises 'thriving' oil and gas sector

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today used a speech to the Offshore Europe Conference in Aberdeen to highlight the continued importance of the…

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

  • Radiation protection research: Call for stage 1 applications

    The Department’s Policy Research Programme (PRP) commissions high quality, research-based evidence.

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

  • UK Special Representative to Libya Arrives in Tripoli

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says Britain has re-established a diplomatic mission in Tripoli.

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

  • IPO builds international links with Nigeria

    The move follows the UK Government’s acceptance of the recommendations made in the Hargreaves Review of intellectual property and growth. The…

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

  • Statement on Libya

    Prime Minister David Cameron has delivered a statement to the House of Commons on the latest situation in Libya.

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

  • Changes to European rules on motorcycle type approval

    Consultation on new European regulation on motorcycles, 3 wheeled vehicles and quadricycles launched.

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

  • Libya, Syria and the Middle East on the agenda for EU Foreign Ministers meeting

    Foreign Secretary William Hague attended an informal meeting of EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs - the "Gymnich" on 2-3 September in Sopot, Poland.

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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 Secretary welcomes EU ban on Syrian oil

    The EU has agreed a ban on imports of Syrian crude oil products as part of measures to place further pressure on the Syrian regime.

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

  • Cameron - Britain should be proud of role in Libya

    The Prime Minister spoke extensively about the situation in Libya and the UK Armed Forces involvement in it during an interview on this morning…

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

  • Film-makers wanted to capture capital’s design scene

    Competition launched in the run up to the London Design Festival.

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

  • PM's press conference in Paris

    A transcript of Prime Minister David Cameron's press conference with President Sarkozy in Paris on 2 September 2011.

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

  • £6.5m boost for renewable energy skills

    Vince Cable announces £6.5m investment to deliver a new generation of engineering leaders in renewable energy.

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

  • Libya update

    Foreign Secretary William Hague on recent developments in Libya.

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

  • Prime Minister comments on new Prime Minister-elect of Japan

    Prime Minister David Cameron has wished Prime Minister-elect Yoshihiko Noda success in dealing with the economic and reconstruction challenges faced by Japan.

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