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  • First British Ministerial visit to Cuba in 10 years

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire has become the first UK Minister to visit Cuba in almost ten years.

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

  • Chancellor Osborne to repay part of our First World War debt

    Government to pay off part of the nation’s First World War debt, as part of a redemption of bonds stretching as far back as the eighteenth century.

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

  • Edward Davey opens West of Duddon Sands Offshore Wind Farm

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey opened West of Duddon Sands Offshore Wind Farm today, an important contribution to our energy infrastructure.

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

  • National Citizen Service launches in Wales

    Hundreds of young people from Rhondda, Cardiff, Swansea and Carmarthen are getting involved in a life-changing youth movement this autumn.

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

  • Rail minister celebrates 40 years of 16-25 railcard

    Claire Perry marks 40th anniversary of card that helps young people save on rail travel.

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

  • M6 bridge repairs at Winwick near Warrington

    A £1 million repairs project at junction 22 of the M6 at Winwick in Cheshire will begin next Friday (7 November).

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  • 1000 buildings in UK cities to get free public Wi-Fi

    Over 1000 public buildings in cities across the UK will be transformed into free Wi-Fi hotspots

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

  • £17 million improvements for North East roads before Christmas

    The North East will benefit from over £17millon of road improvements over the next few months as the Highways Agency continues with its year round maintenance of the strategic road network

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  • Junction closure for M6 bridge work near Kendal in Cumbria

    Drivers using the M6 south of Kendal in Cumbria are being advised of a series of overnight closures taking place next month for repairs to a motorway bridge at junction 36 of the motorway.

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  • New £1.5 million grant fund to help social ventures

    A fund to help organisations that tackle social problems to attract investment and win contracts has been announced by the Cabinet Office.

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  • A1 Duns Road to Highfield resurfacing work

    A £1.6 million scheme to resurface sections of the A1 between Duns Road and Highfields, along the Berwick-upon-Tweed bypass will begin next week, providing a safer and smoother road surface for drivers in Northumberland.

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  • Economic Secretary announces further steps to cement Britain’s position as Western hub for Islamic finance

    Economic Secretary to the Treasury announces further steps to cement Britain’s position as the Western hub for Islamic finance as she addresses the World Islamic Economic Forum in Dubai.

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

  • Hugo Swire's speech at the Asia Business Leaders Awards 2014

    Opening remarks from Rt Hon Hugo Swire, Minister for Asia, at the Asia House Gala.

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

  • Economic Secretary on Sukuk

    Economic Secretary to the Treasury at the World Islamic Economic Forum dialogue on Sukuk development and financial stability.

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

  • New Social Investment Awards honour trailblazing social financiers

    The first ever UK Social Investment Awards celebrate investors who support social enterprises and charities to grow and remain sustainable.

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

  • £1.2 million jobs boost for Torquay

    Ambitous business benefits from Regional Growth Fund investment which will create new jobs and build a stronger, more resilient economy.

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

  • West country brands explore export opportunities in China

    UKTI South West helps UK brands take their first steps into Chinese market through the GREAT British brands festival.

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  • Coastal communities in Margate, Whitehaven and Littlehampton to receive £3 million to boost local economies

    Three coastal towns are the latest communities to be awarded funding to create jobs, boost the local economy and help with flood repairs.

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

  • Leading infrastructure firms commit to carbon reduction

    Thames Tideway Tunnel, Lafarge Tarmac, Temple Group, Kier Infrastructure and Barhale Trant Utilities sign Infrastructure Carbon Review.

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

  • Building blocks in place for shift in investment culture

    Business Secretary Vince Cable today (27 October 2014) set out the progress made in changing the investment culture of UK equity markets.

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