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  • Proposals to address risks from non-bank financial institutions

    The Government has published proposals to help the authorities deal with the failure of parts of the financial system other than banks.

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

  • Complexities of unapproved share schemes identified

    The complexities and barriers involved in 'unapproved' employee share schemes have been set out today in an interim report published by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).

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

  • Response to recent misleading press reports on fire statistics

    DCLG responds to incorrect reports that arson attacks and fire deaths are increasing and fewer smoke alarms are in use.

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

  • Nigeria: unlocking the trade potential

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham underlined the strong business relationship between the UK and Nigeria when he spoke at the High Level Business and Investment Summit on Nigeria.

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

  • UK and Zimbabwe reaffirm close friendship

    Minister for Africa and Zimbabwean Minister for Education, Sport, Arts and Culture cheer on Zimbabwean and Team GB swimmers.

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

  • Olympic Roundup - Tuesday 31 July

    Today's look at Foreign Office activity and the events taking place in and around the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • Creating a strong investment environment in Kenya

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham took part in the opening of the Kenya Investment Summit hosted by Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki.

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

  • Combating illegal fishing in the Southern Ocean

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has welcomed the UK's role in helping African coastal states build capacity to fight illegal fishing.

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

  • 106/2012 - New Armed Forces pension proposed

    Armed Forces personnel will continue to receive one of the best and most valuable public service pensions, under a new scheme proposed today by the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • 105/2012 - MOD Experts to help Iraqis destroy legacy chemical weapons

    Scientists from the Ministry of Defence are to provide training which will support the Iraqi Government’s efforts to dispose of remnants of the chemical weapons amassed during Saddam Hussein’s regime.

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

  • Prince Charles visits Olympics air security force at RAF Boulmer

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has visited RAF Boulmer to gain an understanding of the integral role that the Station and the Air Surveillance and Control System (ASACS) Force will play in the Olympic air security op…

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

  • Army signaller wins Churchill Medal 2012

    The Churchill Medal for 2012 has been won by British Army engineer Sergeant Simon Nurse, of the Royal Corps of Signals, for his innovative work in support of Op HERRICK.

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

  • RAF Kinloss becomes Kinloss Barracks

    RAF Kinloss marked the end of an era last week as the base was handed over to the Army and became Kinloss Barracks.

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

  • New Armed Forces pension proposed

    Armed Forces personnel will continue to receive one of the best and most valuable public service pensions under a new scheme proposed today by the Ministry of Defence.

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

  • MOD experts to help Iraqis destroy legacy chemical weapons

    Scientists from the Ministry of Defence are to provide training which will support the Iraqi Government's efforts to dispose of remnants of the chemical weapons amassed during Saddam Hussein's regime.

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

  • Minister for the Caribbean meets with the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis

    Minister for the Caribbean Henry Bellingham today met with the Right Honourable Doctor Denzil Douglas, the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis.

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

  • Hooper Report: Industry should lead on new ‘Copyright Hub’

    The report, ‘Copyright works’, was Richard Hooper’s final report on the feasibility of developing a Digital Copyright Exchange. The report’s…

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

  • Olympic designer Stella McCartney and James Bond Producer Michael G. Wilson lead creative charge at British Business Embassy

    Fashion designer Stella McCartney, who designed Team GB’s performance kit, and James Bond producer Michael G. Wilson OBE will be among those…

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

  • Spectrum and TV content discussed by the industry

    Key issues considered in latest Comms Review events

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

  • British Business Embassy creative content day

    Stella McCartney and James Bond Producer lead creative charge.

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