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Updated Between 1 January 2014
and 31 December 2014
  • Female business champion appointed to help new and growing firms

    Lorely Burt MP has been appointed ‘women in enterprise’ champion.

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

  • Best of Scottish business receive Queen's Award for Enterprise

    Royal seal of approval for Scottish businesses as Queen's Award for Enterprise winners are announced.

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

  • Energy switching times to halve by end of year

    Switching energy supplier is set to become much quicker, with energy companies committing to slashing switching times by the end of the year.

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

  • Flood protection restored to 115,000 homes

    350 damaged flood risk management assets already repaired following winter flood and storm damage restoring protection to 115,000 properties

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

  • Tough action promised on hidden company owners

    New public register on company ownership to track who ultimately owns and controls UK companies

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

  • British enterprise is praised in this year’s Queen’s Awards

    BIS unveils the winners of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2014.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Presidential elections in Algeria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes peaceful vote and congratulates the winner of Presidential elections in Algeria.

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

  • No more nonsense ‘elf and safety excuses, councils told

    Schools and councils across the country need to educate their staff to prevent the misuse of health and safety laws.

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

  • Cable takes aim at dodgy directors

    Plans for tougher penalties against reckless directors have been unveiled by Business Secretary Vince Cable today (19 April 2014).

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

  • Foreign Secretary gives 'cautious welcome' to Ukraine agreement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has said yesterday's agreement on the next steps in Ukraine should be welcomed, but quick progress is needed.

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

  • British Ambassador Peter Millett speaks on ‘the role of entrepreneurship in driving growth’

    "The solution is in the private sector, not the public sector, since only business can create new jobs that can create wealth for the nation."

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

  • The British Embassy Kyiv is closed over Easter

    The Embassy is closed for Good Friday and Easter Monday holidays.

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

  • Baroness Warsi sends her best wishes to those who are celebrating Easter

    Easter message from Baroness Warsi.

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

  • Scottish independence referendum: 5 facts with 5 months to go

    There’s just 5 months until Scotland makes a big decision about its future. Make sure you’re in the know.

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

  • Call with President Obama

    The Prime Minister spoke to President Obama this evening, following today's Contact Group meeting in Geneva.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes progress made in Geneva on Ukraine

    Speaking after talks in Geneva the Foreign Secretary welcomed the agreed steps to de-escalate the current Ukraine crisis.

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

  • Call with Herman Van Rompuy

    The Prime Minister spoke to Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, following today's Contact Group meeting in Geneva.

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

  • Building Capacity on Competition Enforcement Methods

    The FCO’s Rules-Based-International-Economic System (RuBIES) Fund is inviting concept bids for 2014-15 for the Latin America region.

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

  • Government review of the Muslim Brotherhood

    The Prime Minister has commissioned a government review of the Muslim Brotherhood and of government policy towards the organisation.

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

  • Resurfacing at the M2/A249 junction, Kent

    Drivers will benefit from smoother journeys and improved journey reliability thanks to work starting on the M2 near Sittingbourne, Kent.

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