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  • Prime Minister David Cameron: 2011 is the make or break year for Doha deal

    The report ‘The Doha Round: Setting a deadline, defining a deal’, published today, argues that for the Doha agreement to be a success the negotiations…

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

  • Pioneering research could make the internet 100 times faster

    The six-year ‘Photonics HyperHighway’ project will bring together world-leading scientists from the University of Southampton and the University…

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

  • Government response on bills of sale consultation

    A bill of sale is used to secure a loan on a consumer’s personal property, typically a car. Concerns were raised that this form of loan could…

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

  • Foreign Secretary discusses EU issues with Luxembourg's Foreign Minister

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn on 24 January.

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

  • Foreign Secretary visits Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague discussed a range of issues including the political situation in Lebanon, the current state of the Middle East Peace Process and Iran’s nuclear programme during his visit to Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office Ministers meet Colombian Vice-Minister

    Foreign Office Ministers Henry Bellingham and Jeremy Browne held talks with the Colombian Vice-Minister for Multilateral Affairs Patti Londoño yesterday.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Russian ratification of New START treaty

    Foreign Secretary William Hague said he was "delighted" that Russia had ratified the arms reduction treaty between Russia and the United States.

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

  • Foreign Secretary answers Middle East foreign policy questions on Twitter

    Foreign Secretary William Hague answered questions about the UK’s policies on Syria, Lebanon and the Middle East Peace Process as part of his visit to Damascus.

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

  • Iran, Middle East Peace Process and Sudan to be discussed in Brussels

    Minister for Europe David Lidington has set out the agenda for the General Affairs & Foreign Affairs Councils in Brussels on 31 January.

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

  • Sports Minister opens Harlow Leisurezone

    New facilities will inspire people to get active in the run up to 2012.

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

  • Forensic science research and development

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 27 January 2010 by James Brokenshire and the House of Lords by…

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

  • Speech by David Gauke, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, at the Financial Executive Network Group, London

    Speech by the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • The Employer's Charter: Driving growth and supporting business

    Prime Minister David Cameron has written a message to "From the PM" email subscribers explaining the new Employer's Charter and the review of employment laws.

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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 will be visiting Syria on Thursday 27 January and will answer your questions on the UK’s role in the Middle East through a Twitter Q&A.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister reinforces Britain’s ties with key Commonwealth partner

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne promoted trade, security, sustainable development and environmental protection during his visit to Trinidad & Tobago.

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

  • 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