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  • New review into investor behaviour launched

    In a speech at the Association of British Insurers the Business Secretary laid down a challenge to investors, shareholders, the boards of UK…

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

  • Mary Portas makes first town centre visits as part of her high street review

    The visits are the first of a number of engagement events Mary will undertake across the country as part of her review. During today’s visit…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP response to Ofgem announcement on overhaul of retail energy market

    Commenting on Ofgem’s intention to press ahead with a radical overhaul of the retail gas and electricity market, Energy Secretary The Rt Hon…

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

  • New era for UK-Brazil relations

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has today heralded a new era for business links between Britain and Brazil.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon From 22 June 2011

    From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: SDSR, Libya, DNA and Alcohol.

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

  • Empowering and protecting the consumer

    New Government proposals aim to simplify the current landscape, providing better protection and advice for the consumer.

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

  • Trading Standards Institute Conference

    Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me here today. Last year I made my first speech at your conference as the new Consumer Minister. …

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

  • "A powerful reminder of why the international community is acting to protect the Libyan people"

    Alistair Burt, FCO Minister for Middle East and North Africa spoke to people in the Libya Western Mountains about what they have seen, heard and experienced in the third Eyewitness Libya event.

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

  • Promoting high standards in the UK PMSC industry

    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has today taken further steps to implement robust national standards for the regulation of the UK based Private Military and Security Company (PMSC) industry.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East meets Egyptian political activists

    Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt, today met a group of young, Egyptian activists from across the new political spectrum.

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

  • UK and Italy: partners for European growth

    Minister for Europe to outline the UK’s vision for a prosperous future for Europe

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

  • UK to double exports to Brazil to £4 billion by 2015

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today announced the UK’s commitment to doubling exports to Brazil to £4 billion by 2015.

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

  • UK and Brazil strengthen science and innovation links

    UK Minister for Science and Universities visits Brazil on June 21st and 22nd to discuss higher education and science cooperation. He is coming with a delegation of British university vice chancellors.

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

  • Promoting High Standards in the Private Military and Security Company Industry

    In a written ministerial statement, Minister for Conflict Issues, Henry Bellingham, announced that Aerospace Defence and Security (ADS) have been appointed the Government’s partner in developing and implementing UK national …

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

  • Protection for consumers in need of reform

    Under proposals set out in a new consultation ‘Empowering and Protecting Consumers’, ministers want to see a new simplified ‘consumer landscape…

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

  • Government response to recommendations in Chief Nuclear Inspector's report: Written Ministerial Statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP, 21 June 2011

    I have today responded to the three recommendations for Government contained in the Chief Nuclear Inspector’s interim report on events at the…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister visits Brazil

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has embarked on a two day visit to Brazil.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes signing of Abyei Interim Agreement

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham: "This is a positive step towards peace in Abyei, and towards full implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement. ".

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

  • British Deputy Prime Minister visits Brazil

    Nick Clegg is accompanied by four Ministers, a business delegation and by representatives from sports, culture and higher education.

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

  • Navy task group heads through Suez

    Following operations off Libya, the Royal Navy's Response Force Task Group has now passed through the Suez Canal in order to conduct exercises with the UK's partners in the Middle East.

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