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  • Government proposes 80 miles per hour motorway speed limit

    Philip Hammond announces his intention to consult on raising the national speed limit on motorways from 70 to 80 miles per hour.

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

  • Council Tax freeze: questions and answers

    Questions and answers on the Council Tax freeze, the government's scheme to help councils freeze their Council Tax Bills.

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

  • Response to claims that planning reforms will result in advertising billboards 'littering' countryside

    The Department responds to claims in The Sunday Times that the National Planning Policy Framework will result in advertising billboards &lsquo…

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

  • Response to claims that the National Planning Policy Framework will weaken the provision of affordable housing

    The Department responds to an article in the Observer claiming that the National Planning Policy Framework will weaken the provision of affordable…

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

  • Council tax freeze

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer has today announced new support for local authorities to help them freeze council tax next year.

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

  • Chancellor announces plans for two new Enterprise Zones

    The Government is inviting Lancashire and Hull and Humber Local Enterprise Partnerships to develop proposals for two new Enterprise Zones.

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

  • Chancellor announces increase in mobile phone coverage in the UK

    The Government will invest up to £150 million to improve mobile coverage in the UK, the Chancellor announced today.

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

  • Scotland gets £67.5m from UK Government efficiency savings

    Additional spending will go to Scottish Ministers as a result of decisions take by the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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

  • Further details on Right to Buy published

    The Department for Communities and Local Government has provided further details following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Right to Buy…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister welcomes capture of Haji Mali Khan

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt comments on the capture of Haji Mali Khan, a senior member of the Haqqani terror network

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

  • New law helps businesses protect their IP rights

    The change will encourage more businesses to protect their intellectual property and enforce their rights. Evidence presented to the recent …

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

  • Water customers no longer liable for sewerage repairs

    Water customers in England will no longer have to worry about being hit with surprise bills to repair blocked or damaged sewers, following changes that have come into force today.

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

  • Prime Minister and Health Secretary announce new commitments on 24/7 NHS care

    The Prime Minister and Health Secretary announce that patients will be able to access the NHS 24/7 through the new free to call NHS '111' service

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

  • Cigarette sales from vending machines banned

    The sale of tobacco from vending machines is now prohibited across England. The ban has been introduced to prevent under-age sales to children and to support adults who are trying to quit.

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

  • Zambian soap stars spread the word on family planning

    How UK aid is helping Zambian women transform their lives with and plan for the future through family planning services

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  • Foreign Secretary meets Syrian activists

    Foreign Secretary William Hague and Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met Syrian human rights activist Catherine al-Talli and opposition member Bassam Ishak on Thursday 29 September.

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

  • Foreign Secretary on the reported death of Anwar al-Awlaki

    Foreign Secretary William Hague says the death is a blow to Al Qaeda.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Minister for the Middle East expresses concern about sentences in Bahrain

    Minister for the Middle East, Alistair Burt reiterated the British Government’s deep concern about the nature of recent hearings and disproportionate sentences.

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

  • RAF Search and Rescue crewman in charity cycle ride

    An RAF Search and Rescue crewman has begun a 1,800-mile (2,900km) circumnavigation of the UK's six RAF Search and Rescue bases to raise money for charity.

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