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  • Work begins on essential Helmand road

    Work is underway to build a new road which will form an important transport link for locals in an area of Helmand province where security is provided by British troops.

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

  • MOD at forefront of National Apprenticeship Week

    As the largest provider of apprenticeships in the public sector the Ministry of Defence is at the forefront of National Apprenticeship Week.

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

  • Marine industries are major contributor to the UK economy: £10bn turnover, £3.7bn gross value added, 120,000 jobs

    Speaking at a parliamentary event to promote the findings of the economic research in his capacity as co-chair of the Council, Minister of State…

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

  • Greg Barker's opening speech to the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) Dialogue

    Ladies and gentlemen - it is a pleasure to be able to join you today, and provide some opening remarks. The issues that you will be discussing…

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

  • Dialogue on forests, governance and climate change

    UK Climate Change Minister Greg Barker gave the opening speech at the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI) Dialogue, which brought together…

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

  • Greg Barker's article in Business Green

    Your green economy needs you Whether Britain succeeds in stealing a march in the global low carbon race will depend in part on the skills…

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

  • Minister meets next generation of computer game developers

    Ed Vaizey visits UK university highlighted as a leading light by industry review.

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

  • DCMS confirms board members

    Peter Bazalgette and Dr Tracy Long appointed as non-executive directors, Lord Coe will also sit on the board

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

  • Skills review of video games and visual effects industries

    Government welcomes independent report

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

  • Technology project puts worldwide art at your fingertips

    Google tool provides virtual tours of famous galleries including Tate Britain and The National Gallery.

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

  • Wearmouth-Jarrow monastery nominated for World Heritage Site status

    Former home of Venerable Bede could join list including Giant’s Causeway and Great Barrier Reef.

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

  • Ofcom to review sections of Digital Economy Act

    Review will assess whether website-blocking powers could work

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

  • Action plan to make local TV a reality

    Government aims to award licences by the end of 2012

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

  • Creating 50,000 new tourism jobs: marketing fund 'on target' to reach £100m

    Tourism industry digs deep to match government funds for growth.

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

  • Connecting World cities through football

    British Council and Premier League competition winner meets Sports Minister.

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

  • St James's Park station gets Grade I listing

    1920s tube station and London’s first skyscraper given highest listed status.

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

  • £10 million to get women more active

    Sport England today revealed 20 sports projects that will benefit from a £10 million National Lottery Fund; focus will be disadvantaged communities.

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

  • Natural History Museum updates displays

    The Natural History Museum brings out more of its collections into the public galleries.

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

  • Ed Vaizey welcomes announcement of CEO for NESTA's Games Consortium

    Andy Payne to create an innovative new business model for UK video games developers to distribute digital content.

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

  • Responsibility for London's Royal Parks to pass to London's Mayor

    Royal Parks will be more directly accountable to the public says John Penrose.

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