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  • Rail reform: announcing the publication of 'Reforming our railways: putting the customer first'

    Rail command paper released.

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

  • Safety net of support working to protect thousands at risk

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today said new figures, showing a 14 per cent increase in the number of households accepted for homelessness help…

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

  • Green Investment Bank for Edinburgh and London

    Vince Cable announces the location of the first ever UK Green Investment Bank.

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

  • Science and the City

    It’s great to be here to celebrate the launch of WillPLACE. For me, it’s a welcome opportunity to recognise one of Britain’s great business …

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

  • Podcast marks International Women’s Day

    The fourth in our human rights series focuses on women in Libya. It features Sara Maziq, the co-founder of the Libyan Civil Society Organisation and Women 4 Libya, and Elham Saudi, co-founder and Director of Lawyers for Just…

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

  • British national killed in Nigeria

    Prime Minister David Cameron confirmed that British national Chris McManus was killed in Nigeria on 8 March.

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

  • Statement issued on behalf of the family of Christopher McManus

    The family of Christopher McManus gives their statement after hearing confirmation that he was killed in Nigeria on 8 March.

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

  • Defence Secretary - why we are in Afghanistan

    Following the loss of six soldiers in Afghanistan this week, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond writes about why we are in Afghanistan and what is being achieved there.

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

  • British soldiers teach female Afghan police officers IED awareness

    British troops have run a course for female officers of the Afghan Uniform Police in improvised explosive device (IED) awareness.

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

  • Defence Chief - we are aware of what we are asking our bravest to do

    The tragic incident in Helmand involving six British soldiers is sad news for all in the Services but even more so for their families and friends…

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

  • MOD female analysts inform decisions in Helmand

    Two women from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) have recently served in Afghanistan as Operational Analysts.

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

  • Written ministerial statement by the Rt Hon David Willetts: higher education student finance for the 2013/14 academic year

    Statement by the Minister of State for Universities and Science announcing the student finance package for higher education students undertaking…

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  • David Willetts Speech: Science and the City - Willis, London, 7 March 2012

    Today represents an exciting investment by Willis - an important broker in the insurance sector. The comments made by your CEO Joe Plumeri in…

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

  • Minister leads call to change late payment culture

    The Minister is hosting a workshop with a range of industry bodies to agree on a revised action plan. This will centre around three elements…

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

  • Higher Education Student Finance arrangements confirmed for the 2013/14 Academic Year

    Maximum Maintenance Grants for low income students attending full-time courses will be increased in line with inflation. Maximum…

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

  • Green Investment Bank to be based in Edinburgh and London

    The headquarters of the GIB will be located in Edinburgh, with the GIB’s main transaction team based in London. This arrangement will enable…

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

  • Green Deal Cash Boost

    08 March 2012 £3.5m to train Green Deal assessors and installers £10m to improve the energy efficiency of non domestic buildings A…

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

  • Green Deal in the media

    A selection of Green Deal good news stories from around the country

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

  • Green Investment Bank to be based in Edinburgh and London

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore has welcomed the news the Green Investment Bank will be headquartered in Edinburgh.

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

  • Green Investment Bank to be based in Edinburgh and London

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore has welcomed the news the Green Investment Bank will be headquartered in Edinburgh.

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