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  • National Business Travel Network (NBTN)

    Video speech explaining how the government wants to encourage people to make more sustainable journeys

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

  • PM direct in Nottingham

    Transcript of Q&A given by the Prime Minister David Cameron and the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg in Nottingham on Thursday 24 March 2011.

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

  • Royal Engineers' bridge connects rural communities in Helmand

    A new crossing built by the Royal Engineers, which fords one of southern Helmand's largest waterways, has proven to be a major success with commuters, providing a lifeline to rural communities.

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

  • Business Minister puts focus on growth during North East visit

    Tees Valley and North Eastern local enterprise partnerships have been invited to come forward with proposals for the new Enterprise Zones, which…

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

  • HMS Bulwark demonstrates capabilities in London

    The Royal Navy amphibious assault ship HMS Bulwark has been moored in London on a five-day visit to display her capabilities to a number of visitors from senior officers to sea cadets.

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

  • Collaboration in Policing: Nick Herbert's speech of 22 March 2011

    Nick Herbert gave this speech at the Collaboration in Policing conference in Coventry on 22 March 2011. This version is as spoken.

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

  • Innovative Defence kit showcased during National Science and Engineering Week

    A new form of armoured netting which can stop rocket-propelled grenades damaging vehicles was one of the items showcased at an event to mark National Science and Engineering Week.

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

  • VOSA programme gathers pace as testing target is met

    The drive to take testing to the customer gathers pace with the opening of 2 new Authorised Testing Facilities (ATF).

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  • RAF's new C-17 makes its first delivery to Helmand

    The RAF's newest C-17 aircraft has completed its first operational mission to Afghanistan, delivering essential supplies to the front line.

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

  • Ministers backing UK manufacturing from idea to lab to market

    Today’s announcement is a key part of the Government’s Growth Review, targeting the expansion of Britain’s manufacturing sector and positioning…

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

  • London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (Amendment) Bill introduced into Parliament

    A bill making a number of technical changes to the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006 has been introduced into Parliament.

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

  • Cutting the car's carbon footprint

    £10 million funding for research projects will answer fundamental questions in developing low carbon vehicles.

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

  • Hulks cleared from Helmand highway

    …British soldiers and their Afghan National Army counterparts have overseen the clearance of numerous wrecked vehicles from a major route in Afghanistan's Helmand province.…

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

  • £10m funding for three low carbon vehicle R&D projects

    These projects have been developed by EPSRC with the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) through the Low Carbon Vehicle Innovation Platform Integrated…

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

  • Illegal limo first vehicle to be crushed under new powers

    Stretch limousines are crushed after being found operating illegally and violating UK safety laws.

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  • Royal Irish Regiment mounts its largest air assault since 1945

    1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment (1 R IRISH) has conducted a huge air assault operation in Helmand province, overwhelming an insurgent safe haven and leaving the enemy unable to respond.

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

  • £11 million testing facility to make air travel safer

    Chipir’ will be the first dedicated facility outside of the US to look at how silicon microchips respond to cosmic radiation. It will use an…

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

  • Breakdown recovery Helmand-style

    A major multinational exercise held at Camp Bastion has demonstrated how International Security Assistance Force combat vehicles are recovered in the event of breakdown, being bogged down or being disabled by enemy action in Afghanistan.

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

  • Lance Corporal Stephen McKee killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal Stephen McKee, from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on 9 March 2011.

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  • Former coalfield areas to benefit from £30 million funding package

    Housing Minister Grant Shapps today announced £30m to help drive out inequality and deprivation from the country’s coalfields areas. The investment…

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