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  • Reform of Humber Bridge Board

    Transport Secretary Justine Greening will reduce the number of members on the Humber Bridge Board from 22 to 4.

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

  • Passengers' views sought on new rail franchise for London and the south

    Passengers are being asked for their views to shape a new franchise for train services.

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

  • Government consults on fair taxation of residential property

    Government launches consultation to tackle avoidance ensuring that individuals and companies pay a fair share of residential property tax.

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

  • £500 million of Government investment for small and mid-sized businesses open for applications

    The government is today asking for applications to manage £500 million of its investment available through the Business Finance Partnership.

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

  • See crime outcomes ahead of elections

    Crime outcomes are now published and available for the public to track ahead of the PCC elections.

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

  • Eric Pickles pledges his 60 minutes to volunteer for the Jubilee Hour

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has committed 60 minutes of his time to volunteering in a local charity shop in his constituency.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes release of British hostage in Sudan

    Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has confirmed the release of British hostage Patrick Noonan, after he was kidnapped in Sudan.

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

  • Video: Launch of Government initiative on preventing sexual violence in conflict

    Watch videos of the three speeches from yesterday's event: Foreign Secretary William Hague, In the Land of Blood and Honey" Director Angelina Jolie and the US Ambassador to the UK, on behalf of the US Secretary of S…

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

  • 42 Commando celebrate opening of new medical centre

    Royal Marines of 42 Commando at Bickleigh near Plymouth marked the completion of their newly-built medical and dental centre with a ceremonial opening on Friday 25 May.

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

  • RAF High Wycombe exercises Freedom of the District

    Service personnel from RAF High Wycombe have paraded through the Buckinghamshire town of Princes Risborough with 'swords drawn, bayonets fixed, colours flying and bands playing'.

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

  • Soldier injured in Afghanistan to row in Thames Jubilee Pageant

    A soldier who was almost paralysed by a gunman whilst serving in Afghanistan is to row in the historic Diamond Jubilee Pageant on the River Thames this weekend.

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

  • Irish Guards prepare for contingency role

    Troops from No 1 Company of the Irish Guards have been conducting public order training to prepare them for their upcoming role as part of the UK's contingency operations battalion.

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

  • UK and US soldiers strengthen ties with jump onto Salisbury Plain

    Over 150 paratroopers from the UK and the United States have parachuted together onto Salisbury Plain as part of an annual exchange programme called Exercise Airdrop Warrior.

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

  • New interim Chief Executive of Skills Funding Agency announced

    Ms Thorneywork has extensive experience in the further education sector, having worked as a Deputy Headteacher at a Technology College and as…

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

  • UK and Iceland sign energy agreement

    Geothermal power from Icelandic volcanoes could supply electricity to the UK under new Memorandum of Understanding The UK and Iceland today…

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

  • Moore: Auto manufacturing can drive Scotland's economy

    Helping Scottish firms to manufacture, compete in global markets and increase their exports is a key aim for the UK Government and one which will help the economy stabilise and grow, the Secretary of State for Scotland said …

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

  • Hefty bin fines cut

    Hefty fines of more than £100 for small mistakes such as leaving your bin lid open have been cut under changes to the law brought in by Defra today.

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

  • Agreement struck to prepare communities for climate change

    Homes, roads and parks could all be better protected from the effects of climate change after an agreement was struck between ministers and local government.

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

  • Government reaction to BMA’s decision to stage industrial action over NHS pensions

    The British Medical Association has voted to stage a day of industrial action on 21 June over planned changes to the NHS pension scheme.

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

  • Third edition of Long Term Conditions Compendium published

    The Department of Health has published the third edition of the Long Term Conditions Compendium of Information.

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