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  • HEFCE Annual Conference 2011

    Good afternoon. Next month, the Coalition Government will mark its first year in power. Today, I want to reflect briefly on what has been …

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

  • Plans to help households with water bills

    Water bills will be cut for the most vulnerable households under plans announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today.

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

  • Reform key to unlocking EU growth

    David Cameron warns that Europe needs to reform to drive growth, or risks falling further behind its competitors.

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

  • Small businesses need to do more to protect their ideas

    The ‘Intellectual Property Awareness Survey of Business’ has shown that only 15 percent of small companies have ever sought advice on safeguarding…

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

  • Ofgem price rise notification announcement: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    Commenting on today’s announcement by Ofgem making energy suppliers give 30 days advance notice of price rises, Energy and Climate Change Secretary…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech on Scottish renewables

    I’m sorry I couldn’t be with you in person today, but I’m glad we got the low-carbon video option working. I didn’t want to miss out on a chance…

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

  • Ofgem energy market proposals: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: “Consumers deserve the best possible deal, which means rough and tough competition in the …

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

  • Reforming Britain’s health and safety regime to put common sense back

    Health and safety regulation will focus on high hazard sites and tackling rogue employers and consultants.

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

  • Vince Cable bins business red tape

    Sweeping reforms to regulation will free business from the burden of red tape.

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

  • A competition regime for growth

    Government announces new proposals to create a single competition body, to boost growth and streamline processes for business.

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

  • New business-friendly competition proposals announced

    A Competition Regime for Growth: a consultation on options for reform’ sets out proposals to create a single Competition and Markets Authority…

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

  • Quality of impact assessments is improving

    72% of just under 600 impact assessments reviewed were judged to be ‘fit for purpose’.

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  • Citizens Advice Consumer Empowerment Debate

    Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak at your debate today. Your topic - empowerment - is a very timely and important one right…

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

  • Better Choices: Better Deals

    Introduction Thank you very much for joining us today for the launch of _Better Choices: Better Deals _- the Government’s strategy to create…

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

  • Cable outlines agenda for growth

    At the Mansion House speech Vince Cable outlines the importance of putting growth at the heart of the government's work.

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

  • Greg Barker's speech to the RUK Wave and Tidal Conference, QEII conference centre

    Introduction I am delighted to be here to address you today and would like to thank Maria [McCaffery] for the invitation to speak to you. Many…

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

  • Scam emails: disrupt fraudsters by reporting them

    Action Fraud has set up a dedicated email address where you can forward any scam emails that you receive.

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

  • Trading standards - the year ahead

    Introduction Hello, I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person today - I’m afraid I have had to stay in London on Government business. But…

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

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at the Water UK Annual City conference

    Thank you. I'm delighted to be here to set out the Coalition's new vision for the water industry - one of resilience, sustainability, efficiency, innovation and affordability.

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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