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Updated Between 1 January 2012
and 31 December 2012
  • Multi million pound boost for Scotch in South America

    Scotland Office Minister David Mundell has said that Scotland's 'big voice in the EU' helped bring about an important trade deal with Colombia and Peru which will see tariffs scrapped on Scotch sales to these cou…

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

  • Marriage for everyone - Government sets out plan for equal marriage

    Same-sex couples in England and Wales are set to be allowed to marry, under plans unveiled by Minister for Women and Equalities Maria Miller

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

  • Disasters: Apply now to join the Rapid Response Facility

    Through successfully passing the application process, organisations will become pre-qualified. This means they are pre-approved for UK funds - ready to be invited to make proposals to meet humanitarian needs in the event of …

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

  • Gaza: Medical aid and shelter for those caught in conflict

    New British support will provide medical aid, temporary shelter and help with rebuilding homes damaged by the recent violence in Gaza.

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

  • Dairy farmers to speak with louder voice

    Dairy farmers will have greater clout in the marketplace under plans to boost industry collaboration launched by Farming Minister David Heath…

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

  • Isle of Wight businesses leading innovation in rural economy

    Rural roadshow: how funding has transformed the rural economy on the Isle of Wight

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

  • Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish) Chair appointment

    Owen Paterson, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced the appointment of Elaine Hayes as Chair of the …

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

  • Statement to the House on the flying of the Union Flag

    Statement by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland following protests relating to the decision taken by Belfast city council on the flying of the Union Flag.

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

  • Whiplash crackdown

    New measures to bring down the number and cost of whiplash claims have been announced today.

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

  • Government action on whiplash claims

    Drivers struggling with rising insurance premiums will see Government action today.

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

  • England to be ‘among best in Europe at tackling cancer’ pledges Jeremy Hunt

    The second annual report on ‘Improving outcomes: a strategy for cancer‘, published today, shows cancer survival rates are improving.

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

  • Immigration minister inspects operations at Essex port

    The work of Border Force to protect the UK from smugglers came under the scrutiny of Mark Harper during a visit to the Port of Tilbury.

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

  • Education Minister Elizabeth Truss gives speech on international evidence

    Education Minister Elizabeth Truss gives an international evidence speech following today's publication of the PIRLS and TIMSS test results.

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

  • International tests results published

    The results for English pupils taking part in a major international educational test show marks down in science, up in English, and plateauing in maths.

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

  • King of Jordan visits Downing Street

    The Prime Minister met His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan in Downing Street

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

  • Prime Minister announces Saul Klein as UK Tech Envoy to Israel

    PM: I'm delighted to announce we are appointing Saul Klein, someone with huge experience in early-stage investment, to be the UK's first tech envoy to Israel.

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

  • Government publishes draft tax legislation

    On 11 December the Government published draft tax legislation, as well as responses to consultations that have taken place over the summer.

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

  • NDA sets out key activities for Dounreay

    The NDA which owns Dounreay and funds its clean-up has published its draft business plan setting out its priorities for decommissioning during the next 3 years.

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  • Minister for Africa hails Ghana as a ‘beacon of democracy’ following successful elections

    Foreign Office Minister Mark Simmonds: "I congratulate John Dramani Mahama on his election as President of Ghana and on elections that were widely recognised to be free, fair and transparent."

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

  • Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council agree joint communiqué

    The Joint Ministerial Council closed today with the agreement of a joint communiqué which sets out priority issues.

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