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  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech to the Durban COP17 Climate Conference Plenary

    Thank you, Mr President. One year ago, we brought these negotiations back from the brink. As the global economic crisis deepened, we turned…

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

  • EU Transport Council: 7 December 2011

    EU Transport Council meeting seeking a directive by the European Parliament on establishing a single European railway area (recast).

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

  • North West Biofuel Network meeting

    Explaining the role of sustainable biofuels in DfT's wider transport strategy.

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

  • UK-Norway nuclear disarmament verification initiative workshop

    Speech by Sir Nick Harvey, Minister for the Armed Forces.

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

  • Riflemen practise a 24-hour worldwide deployment

    The 4th Battalion The Rifles (4 RIFLES) Battle Group has undertaken a last minute exercise to test their mobilisation procedures for their new role as the UK's Spearhead Lead Element (SLE).

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

  • Government boosts preparations to tackle severe weather and avoid winter travel misery

    £16 million investment in third rail heating to better prepare the rail network for severe winter weather.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits Army's rapid reaction force

    Mr Hammond was at Colchester-based 16 Air Assault Brigade, home to the Airborne Task Force, which can deploy anywhere in the world at short …

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister - £1 billion boost to Regional Growth Fund

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will visit the North West today where he will set out further details on the boost to fund, which will now …

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

  • Stephen O'Brien: Making green growth a priority

    Speech by Stephen O'Brien at the UN Global Compact event, looking at the role of the private sector in driving sustainable development.

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

  • Overhaul of headteachers' qualification to help train the next generation of great school leaders

    A new enhanced National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) will prepare prospective headteachers for the rigours of the job.

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

  • Roll up for the British Military Tournament

    Following last year’s successful debut, the Tournament will take place this year from 2 to 4 December, with Her Majesty The Queen attending …

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

  • Statistical press notice: Ambulance Quality Indicators – monthly update

    Monthly Ambulance System Indicators statistics were released today by the Department of Health

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

  • MOD civilian apprentice awards

    Speech by Andrew Robathan Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • £158 million investment in e-infrastructure to power growth and innovation

    The investment includes £43 million for ARCHER, a new national supercomputer to support advanced research, such as complex chemistry and climate…

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

  • 19,000 new higher apprenticeships to deliver skills for growth

    £18.7m from the Higher Apprenticeship Fund will support the development of 19,000 new Higher Apprenticeships in sectors including construction…

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

  • UK Economy on track to meet carbon targets and will reap long term benefits - Huhne

    01 December 2011 The task of rebalancing the UK economy away from carbon is well-progressed and is set to result in greater energy security…

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

  • Business gets $1 billion UK Government support for exports to Brazil

    Oil and Gas sector set to benefit from guaranteed credit deal with Petrobras

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

  • British exporters get $1 billion UK Export Finance support for exports to Brazil

    UKEF guarantees $1 billion line of credit to support UK companies exporting oil exploration and production equipment to Brazil.

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

  • Strategic rail freight interchanges

    Written statement by the Rt Hon Justine Greening MP, Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • RAF Akrotiri supporting operations in Afghanistan

    It is the halfway point between RAF Brize Norton and Camp Bastion, and getting troops from A to B (Akrotiri to Bastion) is one of the crucial roles fulfilled by personnel at the RAF's base in Cyprus.

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