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  • EU Budget "deserves the highest priority from the leaders of all member states"

    Minister for Europe David Lidington talks about what the Prime Minister will discuss at the European Council on BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

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

  • Government kickstarts new plans for local growth

    Ministers announced the first wave of successful partnerships today as part of a new plan for local economic growth, which sets out the Government…

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

  • Interim Chair for the Competition Commission

    Thereafter, BIS will make an interim appointment to replace Peter Freeman while the Government consults on how to merge the Competition Commission…

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

  • Barker calls for water mill renaissance

    Press release: 10/113 28 October 2010 Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today called on enterprising communities to harness the power of…

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

  • Geological report of West Cumbria published as part of Managing Radioactive Waste Safely process

    Government today welcomed delivery of an initial geological report for West Cumbria. The study looked at the Copeland and Allerdale areas, where…

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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

  • Joint Statement on the 2011 EU budget

    Joint Statement signed by the leaders of the following countries: the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Netherlands, Sweden, Czech Republic, Denmark, Austria, Finland, Slovenia, Estonia sent to the President of the European C…

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

  • First wave of local enterprise partnerships as government green lights local growth

    Local councils and local business will take charge of the local economy as the first 24 local enterprise partnerships have been given the go…

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

  • Blue Planet Prize: UK winner

    UK climate expert receives award for bridging the science-policy divide on climate change.

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

  • £1.3 billion funding deal for the Post Office

    Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “The Post Office network is a cornerstone of British life. Our £1.3 billion funding package will reverse…

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

  • Blocks away: excellent results for latest offshore oil and gas licensing round

    Oil and gas exploration licences granted by DECC today reveal industry interest in developing the UK’s North Sea resources remains vibrant. …

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

  • Government invests £200M in technology centres

    More than £200m will be invested by the Government in a network of elite Technology and Innovation Centres to drive growth in the UK's most high-tech industries

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

  • State Visit of The Emir of Qatar

    The Queen welcomed The Emir of Qatar and his family as her guests at Windsor Castle today.

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

  • China makes London top for investment

    London maintains its status as top destination for global foreign direct investment.

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

  • UK's dandelion to sow seeds of UK-China links

    The UK Pavilion legacy will see the 60680 spines of the dandelion blown across the length and breadth of the country – and benefit charity.

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

  • Joint statement between the Prime Minister of the UK and the Emir of Qatar

    The UK Prime Minister and the Emir of Qatar met today as part of the Emir's State Visit to the UK.

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

  • Joint statement between the Prime Minister and the Emir of the State of Qatar

    The Prime Minister and His Highness The Emir of the State of Qatar met today as part of the Emir's State Visit to the UK, which is a vital milestone in the UK-Qatar relationship.

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

  • Transport Secretary gives go-ahead to new schemes and over £600 million more funding

    Major upgrades which will relieve congestion at a variety of places across the country.

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

  • Building long-term growth

    Government sets out plans to back British business and create "a new economic dynamismâ"

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes EU Regulation on Iran

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague welcomed the adoption today of an EU Regulation that implements tough, new sanctions against Iran.

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