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  • Consultation on draft National Policy Statements for energy

    The government’s draft National Policy Statements for energy infrastructure will be strengthened, it was announced today. Charles Hendry, Minister…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning From 15 July 2010

    Briefing by the Prime Minister's Spokesman on: Facebook/Raoul Moat, BP and crime statistics.

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

  • Richard Benyon speech – Future Water conference at the Royal Geographic Society

    Richard Benyon speech – Future Water conference at the Royal Geographic Society.

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

  • Online credit reports

    Consumers can now view their credit reports online for just £2 following an agreement with the three major credit reference agencies.

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

  • Consultation on the Timeshare Directive

    The Department for Business is seeking views from businesses, consumers, enforcement authorities, and other interested parties on the transposition…

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

  • Credit reports available online for all consumers

    An agreement between the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the industry means consumers will now have easier access to their…

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

  • Guidance to protect community groups from surface water drainage charges

    Defra launched a consultation today on new guidance to water companies on concessionary surface water drainage charges.

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

  • Sir Don Curry statement on the Taskforce for Farming Regulation

    “The increasing burden of regulation can pose very real problems for businesses in the UK. Richard McDonald ‘s Taskforce has a real opportunity…

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

  • Freedom from excessive regulation

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has called on the public to suggest which regulations should be cut to make it simpler to run a business.

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

  • Cutting red tape committee meets for the first time

    As the Deputy Prime Minister launched the “Your Freedom” campaign to change the balance of power away from the state, the Reducing Regulation…

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

  • Mark Prisk comments on NAO report on Impact Assessments

    “The findings of this report highlight the pressing need for a change of mindset in Government when it comes to regulation and this is something…

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

  • Business Minister Edward Davey attends European Business Summit

    Speaking at the European Business Summit in Brussels, Edward Davey said: “Europe is facing deep structural problems. Productivity is shrinking…

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

  • Business Secretary launches production of first mass produced European hybrid car

    The Auris Hybrid is the first mass-produced fully hybrid vehicle in Europe and has the first hybrid engine to be made outside of Japan, which…

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

  • Government asks Hooper to refresh his Royal Mail report

    He will let Ministers have his initial views in the summer and will publish a fuller update by early autumn. Vince Cable said: “Unless we…

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

  • Details of Government support for business published

    This followed the Treasury concluding a review of significant projects announced since January to check they were affordable, value for money…

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

  • Trading Standards Institute Annual Conference

    Thank you Ron, for that introduction - and for inviting me to this conference - not least, as it gives me the chance to make my very first speech…

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

  • Implications of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill for the UK: The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP - Oral Parliamentary Statement

    The House will wish to join me in expressing our deepest sympathy for those bereaved or injured in the explosion on 20 April. And for all the…

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 10 June 2010

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on BP.

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

  • UK increases North Sea rig inspections

    Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today said that the UK government will increase its inspection of drilling rigs and monitoring of…

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

  • Priorities for economic growth

    In his first major speech as Secretary of State, Vince Cable has outlined how the Government will support business.

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