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  • Shanghai Expo hailed as success for the UK

    Over 7 million people visited the UK Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo, which finished this weekend.

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

  • Foreign Secretary describes the UK as "a firm friend of Lebanon" ahead of meeting with Lebanese Prime Minister.

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri today at the Houses of Parliament in London.

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

  • Cross government action to unleash enterprise and help small business

    These businesses will be vital to economic growth as they are at the heart of the economy, providing 60 per cent of jobs and half of GDP. But…

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

  • Backing small business

    The government has announced plans which will help small and medium sized businesses flourish and encourage entrepreneurs.

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

  • Enterprise Adviser to the Prime Minister appointed

    Lord Young is appointed today as Adviser to the Prime Minister on Enterprise, a new role in which he will ensure the economic contribution that small and medium-sized businesses make and the issues they face are recognised a…

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

  • Statement on European Council meeting

    A statement by PM David Cameron to the House of Commons following the October European Council meeting in Brussels.

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

  • PM gives statement on the EU Council

    Britain helped Europe take “the first vital steps” to bring its finances under control by preventing…

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

  • Prime Minister and German Chancellor discuss security, EU budget and trade

    Prime Minister David Cameron held "substantive" talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at Chequers

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

  • UK, Germany, Indonesia and Turkey launch high-level trade experts group

    The leaders of the United Kingdom, Germany, Indonesia and Turkey will co-sponsor a group of eminent trade experts to provide analysis and recommendations in support of trade liberalisation and revitalisation.

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

  • Cameron and Chancellor Merkel discuss security, EU budget and trade

    Prime Minister David Cameron has held "substantive" talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at Chequers.

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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 over the past week.

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

  • The Single Market is “essential to this government’s agenda for trade and competitiveness”

    Minister for Europe David Lidington set out how the EU needs to adjust in order to encourage economic recovery in a speech to the Policy Exchange earlier this week.

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

  • Joint Statement on the 2011 EU budget

    Prime Minister David Cameron and the leaders of 10 other EU Countries have signed a statement calling the proposed EU budget increases unacceptable.

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

  • European Council concludes in Brussels

    Prime Minister David Cameron represented the UK at the European Council on 28-29 October.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister honours anti-piracy Merchant Navy Officers

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham congratulated 12 Merchant Navy Liaison Officers for their work against piracy at an event at the British Chamber of Shipping on Thursday 28 October.

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

  • Gas licence exemptions: notice under section 6A of the Gas Act 1986

    This notice sets out the proposal by the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change for the making of an order granting various exemptions…

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  • Fast Growth 50 showcases Welsh Enterprise

    This year’s Fast Growth 50 list of finalists showcases some of our most exciting and successful businesses in Wales, says Secretary of State…

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

  • PM statement at European Council

    Prime Minister David Cameron delivered this statement on 29 October 2010 at a press conference in Brussels following the European Council.

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

  • Regional Growth Fund opens for business

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has declared the Government’s £1.4 billion Regional Growth Fund open for business.

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

  • New plan for local growth

    Government has announced new plans to kick start local growth

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