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  • ‘Pensioner’ bonds will pay the best available interest rates

    Chancellor visits Eastleigh to announce that government’s 65 plus bonds will pay savers the best available interest rates.

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

  • £1m boost to keep Great Western Air Ambulance flying announced

    Chancellor visits the Great Western Air Ambulance in Bristol, following a pledge of £1 million towards running the service’s helicopter.

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

  • Small and medium sized engineering firms funded to boost skills

    From today (12 December 2014), small and medium sized engineering firms can apply for government skills funding to help their businesses grow.

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

  • 'Oyster-style' cards for Sheffield as Deputy PM agrees devolution deal

    Nick Clegg is visiting Sheffield to confirm a deal giving the city greater control over transport, skills, housing and business support.

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

  • £130m Help for the High Street

    29,000 retail premises in south-west to benefit from £1,500 cash boost.

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

  • A11 dual carriageway opens

    A multi-million pound investment to upgrade a vital transport link in the East of England came to fruition today (12 December) as the new A11 dual carriageway was opened by the Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

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

  • Boost for UK research and innovation

    Chancellor visits Bath-based engineering firm to see how R&D tax credits support innovation – as Autumn Statement increases generosity of scheme.

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

  • Innovation: good for patients, good for the economy

    First SBRI Healthcare conference showcases technology that's improving patient outcomes and driving economic growth.

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  • Committee scrutiny correspondence: EU budget

    A statement and two accompanying annexes on the EU budget negotiations.

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  • Collaboration Nation: inspired by technology

    Collaboration Nation: Technology Inspired event gives small businesses the chance to show their ideas to potential partners and investors.

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  • Minister visits station upgrades in Manchester

    Major investment in rail in the north will deliver much needed improvements.

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

  • Carillion creates 5,000 new construction apprentices

    Follows Autumn Statement announcement ending National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25.

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

  • UK Pavilion success in PROMOTE 2014

    The British High Commission's pavilion in Cameroon’s regional business fair, PROMOTE 2014, has been attracting a wide range of visitors.

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

  • Town centre revival celebrated at Great British High Street Awards

    Westminster awards ceremony for winners of the Great British High Street.

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

  • £4 million for Virgin Money Foundation announced by Chancellor - in a boost for north-east charities

    Government to provide £4 million over four years to the new Virgin Money Foundation.

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

  • Northern Powerhouse: Chancellor announces £20 million science investment in Newcastle

    Chancellor visits Newcastle University, following his announcement of £20 million funding for a new innovation centre for ageing.

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

  • Bank of England proposals to bolster transparency and accountability welcomed by Chancellor

    Chancellor welcomes Mark Carney’s proposals to strengthen transparency and accountability of the Bank of England.

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

  • Regional growth fund investment reaches £4 billion

    The Regional Growth Fund has put £1 billion in the hands of businesses, which leveraged nearly £3 billion in private sector investment.

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

  • Stephen Crabb: Rural Wales benefits from economic growth too

    Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb will today (11 December) visit two businesses in rural mid Wales, in Brecon and Crickhowell, to show how the economic recovery is benefitting people and businesses in the area

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

  • Priti Patel's speech to Oil and Gas UK

    The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury on the Oil and Gas fiscal review.

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