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  • PM announces new Business Ambassadors

    To champion British business overseas, the Prime Minister creates new Business Ambassadors.

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

  • UK-China firms announce deals as Business Secretary opens trade talks

    Business Secretary Vince Cable opened three days of intensive trade talks between the UK and China in Beijing today, as UK and Chinese firms announced deals that will help to cement a partnership for growth between the two c…

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

  • Opportunities for British and Chinese businesses in science, research and innovation

    It is a pleasure to be here in China representing the United Kingdom. This is the largest ever Government-led business delegation to China. …

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

  • Prime Minister calls for stronger relationship with China

    UK firms should seek to explore opportunities for expanding their business in China, the world’s second largest economy and the UK ’s ninth largest export market, Prime Minister David Cameron said today.

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

  • Space sector continues exceptional economic growth through the recession

    The report, ‘The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry,’ is the latest update of a biennial survey of British companies involved in the sector…

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

  • Business plans published

    The Prime Minister has published business plans that set out in detail the work of government for the next 4 years.

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

  • UK government sells right to operate first high speed railway

    Canadian consortium to run High Speed 1.

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

  • High Speed 1

    HS1 Limited sold to 'Borealis Infrastructure' and 'Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan'.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister condemns "sickening attacks" in Pakistan

    Following bomb attacks on 2 mosques in Pakistan, Foreign Office Minister for Pakistan Alistair Burt has made a statement.

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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

  • British biggest ever combined visit to China

    Prime Minister David Cameron is set to lead the biggest ever combined visit by a UK Ministerial team to China.

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

  • A blueprint for technology

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces plans to make Britain the most attractive place in the world to start and invest in innovative technology companies.

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

  • Mutuals Forum 2010

    Introduction Good afternoon. I’m very pleased to join you for your annual Forum. I think mutualisation is an idea whose time has truly …

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

  • Grants for joint UK-Israel scientific research announced

    Ten joint British-Israeli research projects which tackle global challenges in Energy and the Environment have been selected to receive funding through the Britain Israel Research and Academic Exchange Partnership, BIRAX.

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

  • Israeli Prime Minister meets UK Foreign Secretary

    The two leaders discussed a broad range of common issues, including the efforts to advance the diplomatic process in the region.

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

  • Independent review launched to ensure IP system promotes growth

    Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled the six-month review during a speech to an audience of high tech businesses and entrepreneurs in London…

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

  • Government explores future technology and innovation opportunities

    A new Foresight report highlights the scientific and technological areas that could transform the UK economy over the next 20 years.

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

  • Business Secretary intervenes in proposed BSkyB acquisition

    The intervention, under Section 67 of the Enterprise Act 2002 was made on the basis of the submissions and information that the Secretary of…

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

  • Prime Minister announces East London ‘tech city’ to rival Silicon Valley

    Olympic Park to offer high-tech business development.

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

  • Help for graduates to access arts jobs

    Talented arts graduates from less affluent backgrounds to be given an opportunity to kick start a career in the arts or creative industries.

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