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  • BIS statement in response to GM announcement on Astra at Ellesmere Port

    “This is fantastic news and secures car production at Ellesmere Port until at least 2020. I am delighted for Vauxhall’s exemplary workforce …

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

  • New appointment to WorkCapability Assessment independent review scrutiny group

    Simon Gillespie, chief executive of the MS Society, has been appointed to the independent scrutiny group overseeing improvements to the WCA.

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

  • Revolutionary new Tram Trains to be piloted in South Yorkshire

    New Tram Trains in South Yorkshire to benefit passengers.

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

  • RAF Police receive Afghanistan campaign medals

    Members of No 2 (Tactical) Police Squadron have received their Afghanistan Operational Service Medals after returning from Helmand province.

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

  • Police reform: Home Secretary's speech at the Police Federation conference 2012

    This speech was delivered by the Home Secretary to the Police Federation Conference on 16 May 2012 in Bournemouth.

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

  • Stephen O'Brien: Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance

    Speech by International Development Minister Stephen O’Brien at the Roundtable on Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance: The Future of International Development

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

  • 150 lives saved as changes cut over half a million wasted ambulance journeys

    At least 150 lives could be saved under changes to the way 999 calls are received which will prioritise call outs to the most critically ill…

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

  • Changes to ambulance response time categories

    Changes to prioritise the most critically ill patients, increase the number of vehicles available to reach patients most in need and reduce …

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

  • ‘Welsh businesses continue to punch above their weight’ : Welsh Secretary responds to Labour Market Statistics

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan has responded to the ILO’s Labour Market Statistics, released today [16th May 2012]. The latest …

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

  • Welsh Secretary: General Dynamics deal “vital” to the growth of the Welsh economy

    Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan has today welcomed the Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) £5.5bn commitment to funding an Armoured Fighting…

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

  • Defence Secretary balances MOD budget

    Through a series of tough but necessary decisions, combined with radical reforms of the MOD’s financial processes, the £38bn black hole in the…

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

  • Smugglers' van crushed

    A van used in a failed people smuggling attempt has been crushed by the UK Border Agency.

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

  • Codes of practice on counter-terrorism stop and search powers, post-charge questioning and related matters

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 10 May 2012 by James Brokenshire and House of Lords by Lord Henley

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

  • Corporal Brent John McCarthy and Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms that Corporal Brent John McCarthy, Royal Air Force, and Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 12 May 201…

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  • Tanker fuel drivers vote for strike action

    Responding to the news that strike action has been averted, Edward Davey, Energy and Climate Change Secretary said: “This is the right result…

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

  • Low carbon vehicle partnership (LowCVP) conference

    …Explains DfT's ambitions for low carbon vehicles and how changes in technology, affordability and access will make the difference.…

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

  • Prime Minister meets Pakistan Prime Minister

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Prime Minister of Pakistan met today, marking the First Annual Summit of the UK-Pakistan Enhanced Strategic Dialogue.

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

  • Transatlanticism in the 21st century

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington on 8 May.

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

  • UK-Pakistan joint statement

    Joint statement between Prime Minister of Pakistan and PM to mark the first annual summit of the UK-Pakistan Enhanced Strategic Dialogue.

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

  • 45 Commando train for rapid reaction duties

    More than 750 Royal Marines and supporting units, together with three warships and Sea King and Chinook helicopters, have waged war in and around Galloway Forest Park in a week-long exercise to prepare 45 Commando for front …

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