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  • Module 1 bike tests to be offered in Shetlands

    Learner riders in the Shetlands will now be able to take both parts of the motorcycle test without leaving the islands.

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

  • Major boost to Birmingham as Aston Webb Boulevard opens

    Aston Webb Boulevard, a new Selly Oak relief road, has been opened.

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

  • Traffic signs updated, clutter and red tape reduced

    Traffic signing system to be reviewed to remove bureaucracy.

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

  • Communities to get new planning powers to bring jobs and homes to their neighbourhood

    New planning powers giving communities the ability to shape the character of their neighbourhood were published for consultation today by Decentralisation…

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

  • Lincolnshire Council to lead new network supporting councils go for growth

    Lincolnshire County Council has been selected to head up a new housing growth best practice network that will champion effective approaches …

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

  • Stunell and Neville kick off revolution in tackling carbon emissions

    Communities Minister Andrew Stunell today joined ex-footballer and sustainability campaigner Gary Neville in Sheffield to open a revolutionary…

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ukraine

    Mr Simon Smith has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Ukraine in succession to Mr Leigh Turner who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment.

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

  • Informal EU Transport Council

    Explaining items covered at the 1st meeting of EU transport ministers in Luxembourg on 6 October 2011.

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

  • No second night out homeless link conference

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. No Second Night Out - that’s some ambition. But if Boris promises it can be done in London why shouldn…

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

  • Launch of the Revised Matrix Standard

    Read the press notice on the Matrix Standard Good afternoon everyone. Those who have heard me speak before will know that I have described…

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

  • Staff College Exceeds 1000 Student Mark

    British Superintendent Ralph Logan blogs from Afghanistan. Earlier this week we wrote an article for the EUPOL newsletter which headlined with “Staff College exceeds 1,000 student mark”.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes release of political prisoners in Burma

    Foreign Secretary William Hague described the release of a number of political prisoners in Burma as an encouraging first step.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Syrian National Council members

    Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt met Syrian National Council members in Paris as part of the Foreign Office's engagement with members of the Syrian opposition.

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

  • Minister for Europe in Paris

    Minister for Europe Rt Hon David Lidington visited Paris on 11 and 12 October in a context of a deepening of the Eurozone crisis.

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

  • Talks between UK and Malawian Government Ministers

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and a high-level delegation from the Malawian Government led by Foreign Minister Professor Peter Mutharika met for talks today.

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

  • Foreign Secretary meets Iraqi Speaker, Dr al-Nujaifi

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "I reaffirmed the UK’s resolve to continue supporting the government and people of Iraq as they embrace democracy, reconciliation and economic development."

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

  • Government announces funding of counter-piracy projects

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has announced funding plans demonstrating the Government's determination to deliver action in response to the threat from piracy.

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

  • Tackling piracy: UK Government response

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham gave a speech to the British Chamber of Shipping on the UK Government’s response to counter-piracy.

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

  • Navy frees hostages from pirates in Indian Ocean

    Two dozen merchant sailors have been freed from a hijacked ship in the Indian Ocean this week, thanks to a Royal Navy and Royal Marines boarding team.

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

  • 16 Air Assault Brigade prepares for rapid reaction role

    More than 1,000 troops from the brigade are taking part in the two-week exercise which also involves land, sea and air forces from ten nations…

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