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  • Chancellor speech on the economy

    Chancellor of the Exchequer's keynote speech on the economy.

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

  • Millions in government funding made available to target industrial strategy skills training

    Companies now have access to £238 million of government funding to design and guide vocational training to meet the needs of their workforce

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

  • New partnership to equip defence sector for long-term success

    Prime Minister David Cameron will today give his backing to a new joint government and industry vision for growth in the UK defence sector.

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

  • £150 million investment will help transform UK construction sector

    Construction industry in the UK is set for a boost of up to £150 million over the next five years

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

  • Keeping Northern Ireland on a steady footing

    Theresa Villiers considers the key issues still to be settled in NI to heal social divisions, mend the economy and reconcile with the past.

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

  • BIS visit Oslo to share industrial policy on offshore wind

    Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy presented at an annual renewable energy conference in Oslo. Positive feedback from a key partner.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 5 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on planning reform, children’s bedrooms, sex education, Network Rail and lobbying.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 3 September 2013

    The Prime Minister’s spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Syria, lobbying, the economy, legal aid and judicial reviews.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister urges business to prepare bids for Regional Growth Fund Round 5

    Businesses urged to get ready for the next round of Regional Growth Fund as the Deputy Prime Minister announced Round 5 will open in October

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

  • Digital 'producers and makers' encouraged by Chancellor and Wikipedia founder

    Digital economy is about 'producing and making' not just consuming, say Chancellor and Jimmy Wales.

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

  • DfT and Mayor announce plans to tackle HGV safety and support London’s cycling revolution

    Measures have been announced to improve cycle safety in London.

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

  • Launch of closer UK-Cameroon relations

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds, welcomes Cameroon Minister to London for first UK-Cameroon Joint Commission.

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

  • Data payment crackdown

    A new crackdown on tax evasion will make information on all credit and debit card payments to UK businesses available to HMRC for the first time.

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

  • New medal for outstanding seafarers

    New Merchant Navy medal to be created and Department of Transport honours Merchant Navy Day.

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

  • Training by local high street experts to help towns modernise

    Teams of local experts to advise towns how they can adapt their high streets to changing consumer behaviour.

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

  • Direct Lending Scheme launched to support UK exporters

    A new lending scheme will help overseas buyers purchase the goods of UK exporters.

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

  • HMRC launches Alternative Dispute Resolution service

    A way for small businesses and individuals to resolve disputes with HMRC is being launched today after a successful trial.

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  • New government directors at NATS

    Richard Keys and Iain McNicoll appointed to board of National Air Traffic Services.

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

  • £5 million boost to cut pollution from local buses

    Eleven local authorities have been awarded grants from the Clean Bus Technology Fund, which will allow almost 400 buses to be upgraded.

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

  • Burnley named most enterprising place in Britain

    Lancashire town received the accolade for commitment to small and medium sized businesses and successfully reframing perceptions of Burnley.

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