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  • Changes to the building regulations

    Written Ministerial Statement by The Right Honourable Don Foster MP on changes to the building regulations regime in England.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Response to the review of the UK oil and gas regulatory regime

    I am today publishing the response to the Maitland Review's recommendations on the UK's offshore oil and gas regulatory regime. On 20 April 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig, working on the Ma...

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

  • Safe standing at football grounds

    We accept that some supporters miss the tradition, character and history of some of our former grounds.

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

  • Member appointments to the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs

    Six new members have been appointed to the Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues, and Organs (SaBTO). SaBTO provides independent…

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

  • Independent Living Fund Consultation Response

    Disabled people receiving care and support to lead independent lives will from 2015 do so under one local streamlined system.

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

  • Press Release: New figures show government is winning war on red tape

    Business Minister pledges tougher action to eliminate burdens on enterprise.

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

  • Dounreay begins returning material to national fuel stocks

    Nuclear material left over from Dounreay’s research work in the 20th century is being returned to national fuel stocks as part of the site’s clean-up and closure.

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  • MOD Police launch Defence Road Safety Week Road Show

    MOD police officers are aiming to drive up awareness about road safety by travelling more than 1,000 miles (1,600km) across the UK this week visiting defence communities.

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

  • Government fire chief to lead efficiency review of fire and rescue

    An expert led review into the operational efficiency of the services delivered by fire and rescue authorities in England was announced today.

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

  • Government tackles red tape head on with package of measures

    A review of the way that appeals are handled by regulators launched today is the first stage of a new wave of bureaucracy busting measures announced…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP: "Britain believes in Burma and the Burmese people".

    Foreign Office Minister Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP led a trade mission to Burma earlier this week.

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

  • Damian Green visits Manchester

    Police Minister visited Greater Manchester Police to see the force's chief constable and newly elected police and crime commissioner.

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

  • Transport for everyone

    Putting accessibility and equality front and centre when delivering services for the travelling public.

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

  • Government accepts proposals to improve garage standards

    Motorists encouraged to check their garage is industry-standard approved.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks at Friends of the Syrian People meeting

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has outlined the immediate responsibilities for the Friends of the Syrian People.

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

  • Consultation on motoring services strategy

    Publication of the motoring services strategy.

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

  • Garage customer experience

    Government response to the Motorists’ Forum sub-group report recommendations.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey: Exploration for shale gas

    13 December 2012 Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the…

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

  • New controls announced for shale gas exploration

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today announced that exploratory hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for shale gas can resume in…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey: Exploration for shale gas

    Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the UK. The potential of producing shale gas from a suitable formation can only...

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