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  • ID card database destroyed

    A database built to hold the fingerprints and personal details of millions of ID card holders has today been publicly destroyed.

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales, FSB Annual Dinner

    Speech given at the Federation of Small Businesses Annual Dinner, Thistle Hotel, Cardiff.

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

  • Trade and investment to drive growth

    The Government has today published its strategy for how trade and investment can drive the UK's economic recovery - it is a key part of its plan for growth.

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

  • Vince Cable comments on today's banking statement

    Commenting on today’s bank statement Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “Today’s agreement is a good step forward for British business. Banks…

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

  • Strengthening UK-Turkey relations

    Head of the Diplomatic Service Simon Fraser visited Turkey on 31 January – 1 February to strengthen UK-Turkey relations and promote UK business.

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

  • Driving global economic growth: UK strategy for trade and investment

    The UK Government has today published its strategy for trade and investment to drive global economic growth.

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

  • New support for exporters

    The Government believes rising exports will be crucial to securing economic growth and is taking steps to help UK firms compete internationally…

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

  • Trade and investment to drive growth

    Rebalancing and rebuilding the economy will take time, but the Trade and Investment White Paper sets out a series of practical first steps. …

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

  • Government gives boost to UK life sciences sector

    UKCMRI will be one of the most significant developments in UK biomedical science for a generation.

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

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at the Water UK Annual City conference

    Thank you. I'm delighted to be here to set out the Coalition's new vision for the water industry - one of resilience, sustainability, efficiency, innovation and affordability.

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

  • Government strategy to support business growth will drive economic recovery across Wales, says Cheryl Gillan

    The new Government White Paper on Trade and Investment published today will help support businesses across Wales and the rest of the UK, especially…

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

  • PM welcomes Trade White Paper

    The Prime Minister has welcomed the publication of the Government's Trade White Paper that sets out a strategy for driving economic recovery through exports.

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

  • Trade and Investment white paper: new support for exporters from ECGD

    Four new Export Credits Guarantee Department (UK Export Finance) initiatives to support smaller exporters.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Middle East & North Africa

    Foreign Secretary William Hague visited Tunisia and Jordan as part of his regional tour to support the UK's vital interests in the region and help develop more stable and democratic societies.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets leader of the Turks and Caicos Islands opposition party

    Minister for the Overseas Territories Henry Bellingham met with Doug Parnell, Leader of the People's Democratic Movement of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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

  • Foreign Secretary announces £5 million funding for Arab Partnership Initiative

    The Arab Partnership Initiative will support economic and political development across the Middle East and North Africa over the next four years.

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

  • Foreign Secretary to answer your questions

    Foreign Secretary William Hague is visiting the Middle East and North Africa from 8 - 11 February and will answer your questions on the UK’s role in the region through a Twitter Q&A.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Jordan

    Foreign Secretary William Hague was in Amman for a brief visit as part of a regional tour of the Middle East and North Africa

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

  • British journalist's exclusion from the Russian Federation

    On 8 February Minister for Europe David Lidington made a statement in parliament in relation to the exclusion of British journalist Luke Harding from the Russian Federation.

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

  • Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement: Witness statement

    The countries and organisations that witnessed the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement have welcomed the conclusion of the Southern Sudan referendum.

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