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  • Annual report from the Chief Surveillance Commissioner

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons by the Prime Minister.

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

  • Great British Brands: Screwfix plans to create 900 jobs

    Chancellor welcomes Screwfix plans to create 900 jobs and open over 50 new stores in 2015 as part of his tour of Great British Brands.

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

  • Intellectual property: UK and China cooperation

    Speech at the UK-China Intellectual Property Symposium on improving our relationships with China on intellectual property matters.

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

  • Presentation on the NATO Summit is held in Tashkent

    The agenda for the NATO Summit and the Alliance’s co-operation with partners in Central Asia were key themes of a presentation.

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

  • Work begins on Exeter Flood Defence Scheme

    The first phase of Exeter’s £30 million flood defence scheme has begun this week with works to deepen the Trew’s flood relief channel.

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  • Update on Settlement Visas

    UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) team in Islamabad has started to process the backlog of settlement visa applications in date order.

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

  • Increase in UK funded scholarships for Lao students in 2015

    British Embassy announces increase in Chevening scholarships to Laos as it bids farewell to 2014 scholars.

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

  • Public attitudes to animal testing

    Survey results show that the British public accept the use of animals in scientific (medical) research ‘where there is no alternative’.

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

  • No immunity from tax for vaccine avoidance scheme

    A tax avoidance scheme which abused the reliefs offered for research into life-saving vaccines to claim back £77 million in tax has been rejected again by a tribunal.

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

  • Keeping London moving

    As part of the long term economic plan, the govenment is investing to improve London's essential transport infrastructure.

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

  • North Shields fish quay restoration nominated for award

    The restoration of North Shields fish quay, supported by the EFF, has been named one of the North East's best restoration sites.

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  • Non-domestic RHI events and roadshows

    To help the commercial, industrial, public sector, not for profit sectors and community generators of renewable heat as well as the energy supply chain, DECC will be giving a series of talks and attending events this Autumn.

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

  • TTIP Student Paper Competition

    The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM) together with the British Embassy in Warsaw and the Embassy of Sweden in Warsaw are delighted to announce the launch of a student paper competition on the Transatlantic Tr…

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

  • Great British Brands: Chancellor welcomes Weetabix drive to export to China

    The Chancellor's visit to the company in Corby kicked off his Great British Brands tour, aimed at supporting Britain’s best known companies.

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

  • Update - Child care business scheme

    Apply now for a cash boost of up to £500 to help start up your new business.

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

  • Latvian army purchases UK armoured combat vehicles

    NATO partnership strengthened as UK sells 123 surplus combat reconnaissance armoured vehicles to Latvia.

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

  • Property Alert service proves popular in the fight against property fraud

    More than 12,000 people have signed up for free, award-winning Property Alert service six months after launch

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  • Consumer confidence to be strengthened through new food crime unit

    Government responds to Professor Chris Elliott's report into the food integrity and assurance of food supply networks

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

  • London businesses set to grow but threat of skills shortages still looms

    UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) welcomes signs of growth from CBI and KPMG London Business Survey, but warns against growing threat of skills shortages.

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  • British High Commissioner to South Africa visited KwaZulu Natal

    Judith Macgregor discussed trade opportunities, UK investment and the potential Commonwealth host city bid

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