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  • Crossrail rolling stock and depot contract to be awarded to Bombardier

    65 trains to be built in Derby, with over 1,000 jobs and around 100 apprenticeships supported in the UK.

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

  • Sexual violence in DRC: Minister and Archbishops visit Goma

    Minister for Africa, Mark Simmonds visits HEAL Africa in Goma with Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop of DRC.

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

  • ‘Nudge Unit’ forming mutual joint venture

    The Behavioural Insights Team, or 'Nudge Unit', is teaming up with Nesta to create a new joint venture in line with the government's long term economic plan.

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

  • UK Chamber of Shipping: annual dinner

    Britain’s world class maritime sector is open for business and confirms dates for London International Shipping Week 2015.

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

  • Yorkshire benefits from multi-million pound transport schemes

    Transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin officially opens Wakefield Westgate’s new £8.6 million train station during tour of region.

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

  • Minister Swire concludes visit to Burma and Cambodia

    Foreign Minister Hugo Swire leaves Cambodia after a successful visit to the region. Very impressed with Cambodia’s potential for the future.

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

  • Foreign Secretary holds talks with French Foreign Minister

    UK-France Summit discussions between Foreign Secretary and Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius on key issues Syria, Africa, Ukraine and EU.

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

  • £15 million investment seals UK/ France space collaboration

    New agreement will see more joint working, including £15 million investment identified for instruments for weather satellites and a UK contribution to a global survey of Earth’s fresh water.

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

  • Ambitious small businesses given tailored expertise to grow

    The successful providers of the £2.6 million Mentor Challenge Fund were announced today (30 January 2014).

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

  • The importance of open societies and economies in Asia Pacific

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague sets out five principles that will be crucial for success of countries adapting to a changing world.

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

  • New review into how more social homes can be built

    Government launches an independent review into how more social homes can be built.

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

  • City Deal signed to create thousands of jobs in Oxford and surrounding area

    Nick Clegg announces cash injection for Oxford area to create jobs as part of landmark City Deal.

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

  • The Fiver Challenge: pupils to start own business with a £5 loan

    Primary school children will be given chance to start their own business with a £5 loan under a new scheme to encourage young entrepreneurs.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Burma’s Kachin State

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire is the first British Minister since World War II to visit Kachin State in Burma.

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

  • Red Tape cuts set to save another £54 million

    £54 million saved by cutting unnecessary rules plus additional initiatives for professional drivers and freight operators announced.

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

  • Being part of UK benefits Scottish businesses at home and abroad

    Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael comments on Global Connections survey.

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

  • Over £400 million boost for business and local economies

    The government’s long-term economic plan is targeting high streets and local industries.

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

  • British Foreign Secretary William Hague visits Manila

    UK Foreign Secretary William Hague will visit the Philippines this week, taking up a personal invitation to visit from Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario

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

  • £67 million to support UK’s world leading science sector

    4 business ‘incubator’ centres in Oxford will between them receive £67 million of investment to develop world leading science technology.

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

  • Nuclear college to harness the power of skills training

    Britain’s next generation of nuclear power plants will be able to call on a new high-tech further education college to train their workforce.

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