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  • Pioneering research could pave way for more sustainable palm oil

    A radical research programme to map how the UK uses imported palm oil could halt the loss of rainforest thousands of miles away.

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

  • Councils and business pick up local enterprise partnerships baton

    Local businesses and councils are rallying to the government’s call to lead their economies, following the invitation to develop local enterprise partnerships.

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

  • Coalition Government launches consultation document on Bank Levy

    Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, today launched a consultation document on the Bank Levy.

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

  • Richard Benyon speech – Future Water conference at the Royal Geographic Society

    Richard Benyon speech – Future Water conference at the Royal Geographic Society.

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

  • Online credit reports

    Consumers can now view their credit reports online for just £2 following an agreement with the three major credit reference agencies.

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

  • The Queen visits the UN

    Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Statement to the 105th Meeting of the General Assembly

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

  • Consultation on the Timeshare Directive

    The Department for Business is seeking views from businesses, consumers, enforcement authorities, and other interested parties on the transposition…

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

  • Business Minister supports Ford’s investment in UK to develop low carbon engines

    The Government is providing a £360 million loan guarantee for Ford’s £450 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). Ford is investing…

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

  • Credit reports available online for all consumers

    An agreement between the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the industry means consumers will now have easier access to their…

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

  • Guidance to protect community groups from surface water drainage charges

    Defra launched a consultation today on new guidance to water companies on concessionary surface water drainage charges.

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

  • Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, to the British Bankers' Association Annual Industry Dinner, Mansion House

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Science to drive economic growth

    Universities and Science Minister David Willetts has outlined the importance of science in rebalancing the UK economy.

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

  • Science, Innovation and the Economy

    Good morning. It may not have been a great Summer for football but it has certainly been a great Summer for science. The Royal Society has…

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

  • Mexico matters

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne and Mexican Finance Minister Ernesto Cordero spoke about the increasingly important relationship between the UK and Mexico in an event organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes United Nations role for Baroness Amos

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has welcomed the appointment of Baroness Amos as UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.

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

  • Bomb attack in Mohmand Agency, Pakistan

    Foreign Office minister Alistair Burt 'deeply shocked', and pays tribute to 'resilience' of people of Pakistan.

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

  • Sir Don Curry statement on the Taskforce for Farming Regulation

    “The increasing burden of regulation can pose very real problems for businesses in the UK. Richard McDonald ‘s Taskforce has a real opportunity…

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

  • David Willetts announces review of the impact requirement in the Research Excellence Framework

    In a speech to the Royal Institution, he said that the REF will be delayed by one year so that the Higher Education Funding Council for England…

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

  • National Rail Conference

    Address to the National Rail Conference regarding new rail practices and policies.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets with Turkish Foreign Minister

    William Hague met with Ahmet Davutoglu at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 8 July.

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