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  • Make it in Great Britain

    Vince Cable and Mark Prisk launch the new campaign and exhibition highlighting the best of modern British manufacturing.

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

  • Association of Colleges Annual Conference

    Thank you Kirsty [Wark] and good afternoon everyone. It’s always pleasant when I’m able to begin a speech with congratulations. I’m sure…

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

  • Floods in Thailand - latest advice

    The Foreign Office no longer advises against all but essential travel to the 22 provinces in Thailand (including Bangkok) identified by the Thai authorities as affected by flooding.

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

  • British passport 'smart' application form launched

    A new British passport form has been produced with the aim of reducing the amount of applications rejected because the application is filled out incorrectly.

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

  • Prime Minister announces conference on Somalia

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced that the UK will host a conference in London on Somalia in 2012 to pull together international effort.

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

  • UK Development Minister welcomes IMF’s revival of Afghanistan’s credit programme

    In response to the IMF’s announcement that it will revive Afghanistan’s credit programme, UK’s Secretary of State for International Development Andrew Mitchell said:

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

  • UK Minister visits to mark the GREAT panda voyage

    On 14-18 November, Jeremy Browne, Minister of State for the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, will visit four cities across China.

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

  • "A new, positive bilateral relationship post-Qadhafi in Libya"

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt spoke about the future of the UK's relationship with Libya on 14 November.

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

  • Engineers take part in major exercise in Germany

    Personnel from 28 Engineer Regiment have taken part in a major military exercise in Germany using a variety of vehicles and specialist equipment to test their readiness to deploy to any emergency situation around the world.

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

  • Navy sub fires first Tomahawk missile

    The first of the Royal Navy's new attack submarines, HMS Astute, has blasted Tomahawk missiles far across the North American skies as part of her first test firing mission.

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

  • British and Afghan troops patrol remote Helmand area

    The operation, which was planned to show the population the abilities of the Afghan National Security Forces, was led by the Afghan National…

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

  • Support package for Welsh Service Community launched

    A package of support for the Armed Forces Community in Wales was launched by the Welsh Government last week.

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

  • Armed Forces prominent at Lord Mayor of London's Show

    Over 2,000 regulars, reserves and cadets from Her Majesty's Armed Forces took part in the Lord Mayor's Show in the City of London on Saturday 12 November 2011.

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

  • New intellectual property court process will boost UK business

    Currently small firms are often put off enforcing their Intellectual Property (IP) rights by high costs. The new process will limit fixed costs…

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

  • Vince Cable and Mark Prisk unveil plans for “Make it in Great Britain” campaign and exhibition

    Business Secretary Vince Cable and Business Minister Mark Prisk have today formally launched the Make it in Great Britain campaign, which aims…

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

  • Hayes sets out further freedoms for Further Education

    Mr Hayes said that colleges will be given more freedoms to deliver the learning that meets the needs of local people and employers through simplified…

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

  • Charles Hendry speech to the National Offshore Wind Association of Ireland Annual Conference

    Check against delivery Thank you for inviting me to your conference today. I’m delighted to have been given this opportunity to say a few words…

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

  • Sir Bob Kerslake announced as new Head of the Civil Service

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have today announced that Sir Robert (Bob) Kerslake will be the new Head of the Civil Service.

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

  • Athletics legacy for Olympic Stadium

    London wins bid to host 2017 World Athletics Championship

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

  • Unique William Beckford coffer cabinet saved for the nation

    Beckford Tower Trust successfully secures rare piece

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