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First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Helping businesses increase their exports and making the UK more competitive for overseas companies who want to set up and invest in the UK.
UK counter-piracy activity off the coast of Somalia, and HMG advice to the shipping industry and travellers.
Securing peace and creating the conditions for EU membership in the Western Balkans.
How the government is changing some laws to help consumers.
We're investing in coastal and seaside areas to help reverse their economic decline and to create opportunities for jobs and businesses.
Experimentation is only permitted when there is no alternative research technique and expected benefits outweigh possible adverse effects.
How the government is removing barriers to growth so the UK can compete in a rapidly changing global economy.
How the government is reforming the tax system to help improve the state of the public finances, promote economic growth and reward those who work and support families.
Town centres across the country are being given the support and the opportunity to revitalise their high streets.
How the government is working to remove conditions which obstruct trading for UK companies.
The government wants to encourage research and innovation in the NHS and use evidence to help raise standards in health and social care.
Local enterprise partnerships and enterprise zones have been created to drive public sector growth and reduce administrative burdens.
What the government is doing to reduce anti-competitive activities.
How the government is updating some of the older laws covering estate agents and street traders.
Measures taken by government to create growth - from training to supporting technology, from procurement to improving access to finance.
Reducing the deficit - the gap between what we spend and raise in taxes – is central to the government’s economic plans. We also want to correct the imbalance between the public and private sectors that built up in the deca…
What we're doing to make sure our free and innovative communications industry can contribute to the economy.
How government is giving cities control over their economic growth.
Opening up new markets for secure trade and investment with British businesses
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