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  • Foreign Secretary sets out ‘distinctive' foreign policy in Queen’s Speech debate

    Foreign Secretary William Hague today set out his plans for a ‘distinctive British foreign policy’ in the Foreign Affairs and Defence debate on the Queen’s Speech.

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

  • Counter-Proliferation Minister concludes trip to nuclear conference at UN

    UK Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has returned from his trip to New York, where he attended talks at the Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

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

  • Alistair Burt discusses the UK's nuclear stockpile on the BBC

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt discussed the Foreign Secretary's announcement on the total size of the UK's nuclear arsenal on the BBC News Channel.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg meets Qatari Deputy Prime Minister

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg met today with Qatari Deputy Prime Minister His Excellency Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Attiyah.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 27 May 2010

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on the PM's economic speech, tax credits, peerages and appointments and Downing Street.

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

  • Reprieve for businesses as 'unfair' ports tax frozen

    Companies in ports across England will get a respite from business rates bills as government put a halt to demands for backdated charges.

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

  • UK Minister attends Review Conference following UK disclosure of nuclear stockpile

    UK Foreign Office Minister of State Alistair Burt has travelled to New York to attend talks at the Review Conference of the NPT.

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

  • Jeremy Browne 'delighted' to meet ASEAN foreign ministers

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne has today attended the 18th EU-ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Madrid.

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

  • Royal Mail on the agenda

    Her Majesty The Queen has outlined the Government's priorities for the year, including modernising Royal Mail.

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

  • Counter-proliferation Minister visits nuclear conference at UN

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has arrived in New York to participate in talks on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

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

  • Jeremy Browne to meet South East Asian Foreign Ministers

    Foreign Office Minister for South East Asia Jeremy Browne is visiting Spain tomorrow to attend a meeting of EU and South East Asian Foreign Ministers.

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

  • David Cameron visits Berlin

    Prime Minister holds talks with Chancellor Merkel and stresses importance of "strong and positive partnership" with Germany

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

  • New Construction Minister Mark Prisk meets Construction IGT

    The Minister has already met the Steering Group of the Low Carbon Construction Review Innovation and Growth Team (IGT), an industry-led body…

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

  • Support for arts, heritage and sport as Lottery to be restored to original shares

    Legislation that could see arts, heritage and sport each receiving an extra £50m a year will be placed before Parliament in September.

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

  • Queen's Speech: Public health

    Notes on: "Action will be taken to improve public health and reduce health inequalities."

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

  • Queen's Speech: Middle East Peace Process

    Notes on: "In the Middle East, my Government will continue to work for a two-state solution that sees a viable Palestinian."

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

  • Queen's Speech: Identity Documents Bill

    Notes on: "Legislation will be brought forward to restore freedoms and civil liberties through the abolition of identity cards and repeal of unnecessary laws."

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

  • Queen's Speech: Energy Security and Green Economy Bill

    Notes on: "Legislation will be introduced to improve energy efficiency in homes and businesses, to promote low carbon energy production and to secure energy supplies."

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

  • Queen's Speech - Equitable Life Payments Scheme Bill

    Notes on: "Legislation will reform the framework for financial services Regulation and implement the Government's commitment to make fair and transparent payments to Equitable Life policyholders."

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

  • Queen's Speech: Financial Services Regulation Bill

    Notes on: "Legislation will reform the framework for financial services regulation to learn from the financial crisis."

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