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  • Foreign Office Minister condemns attacks on Shi'a pilgrims in Iraq

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair has condemned the bomb attacks on Shi'a pilgrims taking part in the annual Arbae'en religious ceremony in Karbala, Iraq.

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

  • "The World Service should remain an articulate and powerful voice for Britain in the world"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague updated Parliament on changes to the BBC World Service, including the closure of 5 language services and the opening of new services in priority areas such as Sub-Saharan Africa.

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

  • Government announces package of measures to enhance consumer protection in the mortgage market

    Financial Secretary to the Treasury today announced a package of measures intended to enhance consumer protection in the mortgage market.

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

  • Government publishes Independent Commission on Equitable Life Payments’ Report

    Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban, today published the Independent Commission on Equitable Life Payments’ report.

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

  • Baroness Hanham visits Manchester regeneration projects

    Communities Minister Baroness Hanham opened a new wing on 20 January 2011 at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester.

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

  • Manufacturing Summit to help grow UK industry

    The UK's leading advanced manufacturers and Government meet to discuss how to work together to promote manufacturing excellence.

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

  • Manufacturing and young people: "Perceptions must change"

    One of the perks of my job is travelling the country and seeing with my own eyes some of the quite extraordinary manufacturing companies which…

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

  • Prime Minister meets Dutch Prime Minister in London

    Prime Minister David Cameron welcomed Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte to Downing Street for bilateral talks on 24 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary condemns terrorist bombing at Russian airport

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said that terrorist acts can have no justification and serve no purpose following the bombing at Domodedovo airport in Moscow, Russia.

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

  • G8 Foreign Ministers condemn terrorist attack in Moscow

    The Foreign Ministers of the G8 countries reiterated their determination to work together to combat and prevent terrorism.

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

  • Manufacturing summit held to grow UK industry

    While the UK is a world leader in making high-tech products and the latest figures show that manufacturing growth has reached a 16-year high…

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

  • Charles Hendry approves Kent power station with enough power to supply 1.5 million homes

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today gave the go-ahead for ScottishPower to construct a new 1,000 megawatt gas-fired power station near Hoo…

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

  • News Corp – BSkyB merger

    Today Jeremy Hunt will give an update on the timeline he has followed in his considerations of the relevant interest in the proposed merger.

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

  • Awards presented to Age UK internet champions

    Winners will inspire others to reap the rewards of getting online

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Media Ownership

    Tuesday 25 January 2011 **Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport (Rt. Hon Jeremy Hunt): ** On 3 November 2010 News Corporation…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister asks engineers of tomorrow to consider a career in British manufacturing

    Nick Clegg: “I want our young people to realise that British manufacturing is a well-paid and rewarding choice of career.”

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

  • The future of food and farming

    How can a future global population of 9 billion people all be fed healthily and sustainably?

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

  • UK-based designers highlight British innovation

    In a Foreign Office film launched today, French designer Sebastien Noel and German designers Conny Freyer and Eva Rucki discuss the unique attributes of the UK design industry that have allowed their business to flourish.

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

  • British trade mission to visit Algiers

    The largest British trade delegation for several years arrives in Algiers on 23 January. The delegation will meet members of the Algerian business community & public officials to explore opportunities for partnership.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets with Israeli Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman at the start of his three-day visit to the UK.

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