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  • Campylobacter: government response

    Government advice on minimising the public's risk of food poisoning through campylobacter, a bacteria that naturally occurs in chicken.

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

  • East Village completed, key London 2012 legacy

    All 2,818 homes in the former Olympic Village have been handed over and the sale of the Village to its long-term owners concluded.

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  • Plan ahead for major M180 closures for 13 miles of resurfacing work

    …The Highways Agency will be fully closing sections of the M180 over a number of days and nights in order to carry out essential carriageway maintenance and safety improvement work.…

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  • M180 closures for major resurfacing work

    Major resurfacing work will take place on the M180 in August, providing a new road surface along 13 miles of the motorway between Doncaster and Scunthorpe.

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  • Press freedom boosted by new 'right to report'

    New law now allows press and public to film, tweet and blog town halls.

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

  • UK industry supports Fukushima Dai-ichi decommissioning and clean-up

    The UK has supported Japan, since the accident at Fukushima Dai-ichi, through sharing our unique experience in nuclear decommissioning.

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

  • NHS waiting times: job not done

    Jeremy Hunt, Secretary of State for Health, talks about waiting times, increased pressure on the NHS and the danger of focusing on targets.

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

  • Circular 013/2014: Home Office approved kits for testing controlled substances

    This circular provides advice on drug testing kits that have been approved for the purpose of testing substances suspected to be controlled drugs.

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  • UK activates £3 million Rapid Response Facility for Gaza

    As the number of injured and displaced Palestinians in Gaza grows, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has activated the UK’s Rapid Response Facility (RRF) to provide immediate aid to help save lives.

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

  • Limited lane closures at A38 Markeaton next week

    Limited lane closures will be in place next week at the A38 Markeaton roundabout in Derby as part of a Highways Agency scheme to improve safety and increase capacity at the site.

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  • Two major improvements for the M27 to start near Southampton, Hampshire

    Work will start next week on the first of two major improvements on the M27 near Southampton.

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  • Sir John Beddington honoured by the Emperor of Japan

    This award has been made for his remarkable contribution for promoting science & technology exchange between the UK and Japan.

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

  • Crime and policing news update: July 2014

    Regular update on the latest news and information on police and crime issues.

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  • Drivers advised of A1 overnight weekend closures for motorway upgrade work, North Yorkshire

    The A1 in North Yorkshire will be closed overnight on 2 and 9 August in both directions and on 10 August (northbound only) as part of major work to upgrade part of the A1 to a three-lane motorway.

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  • UK Government fast tracks driverless cars

    Vince Cable has announced 2 new measures that give the green light for driverless cars to take to UK roads from January 2015.

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

  • Central reserve barrier upgrade on M1 junctions 19-16

    The Highways Agency will shortly be starting work to replace the existing metal barrier with a stronger and safer concrete barrier in the central reserve of the M1 between junction 19, Catthorpe interchange and junction 16 f…

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  • Real Sociedad F.C. Vs Aberdeen F.C.

    Advice for fans travelling to Spain for Aberdeen FC’s match with Real Sociedad on 31st July 2014.

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

  • Grant to explore a simpler licensing system in England

    A grant from the Better Regulation Delivery Office will help explore how England's complex licensing system can be simplified.

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

  • 'How to train your family'

    Fire Services Minister Penny Mordaunt welcomes unique collaboration between award-winning Fire Kills campaign and DreamWorks’ 'How to train your dragon 2'

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

  • Planning for unconventional oil and gas

    Written ministerial statement by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on planning for unconventional oil and gas.

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