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  • VOSA to consult on test booking improvements

    Commercial vehicle tests bookings to be modernised to provide a faster and more efficient service.

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  • Electric car revolution revs up

    Grants for trailblazing cars - part of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution in the UK.

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

  • Electric car revolution revs up

    Grants of up to £5000 will be available for electric cars from 2011.

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

  • Army assists Scottish communities during severe weather

    Last week the Army in Scotland assisted local communities and organisations during the severe weather conditions.

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

  • Moore welcomes drive to cut emissions

    Michael Moore today welcomed the announcement that a Scottish Consortium has been successful in the second round of bidding for a share of a £20m fund to install local charging points for electric cars.

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

  • VOSA signs ports agreement

    The British Ports Association (BPA) and UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) commit to improving road safety.

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  • Government to invest £50 Million in UK manufacturing

    Business Minister Mark Prisk has announced a review into how we can grow Advanced Manufacturing in the UK.

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

  • Government takes action to grow advanced manufacturing

    A review into how we can grow Advanced Manufacturing in the UK has started, Business Minister Mark Prisk announced today. The Growth Review…

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

  • Hermes UAV reaches 30,000-hour milestone in establishing stability in afghanistan

    …The British Army's Hermes 450 (H450) unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) have provided over 30,000 hours of support to UK forces in Afghanistan.…

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

  • UK Government to increase mine clearance in Cambodia and Laos

    Mines Advisory Group (MAG) awarded contract to remove and destroy mines in Cambodia and Laos

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

  • British-trained Afghan police open new station

    The new base for officers from the ANP who have been trained by British forces is close to the British- and Afghan Army-manned Patrol Base Attal…

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

  • PM's speech on education

    A transcript of speech given by the Prime Minister David Cameron on education at the CentreForum think tank on 8 December 2010.

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

  • Tankies in Helmand start work in the Warthog vehicle

    …Soldiers or 'Tankies' from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) currently delivering security in Afghanistan have traded in their old Viking vehicles and upgraded to the mighty Warthog.…

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

  • Prime Minister announces boost to Afghan campaign

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a package of measures to provide a significant boost to the military campaign in Afghanistan during his latest visit to the country.

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

  • Welsh trail balances Afghanistan training with public access

    A valuable new community resource which balances the need for vital military training for troops going to Afghanistan with public access to an unspoilt area of the Welsh countryside has just opened in Pembrokeshire.

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

  • Moore welcomes fuel change for farmers during extreme weather conditions

    Michael Moore has welcomed the news that Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has relaxed the rules on the use of red diesel by farmers who are helping to grit or and clear snow from public roads during the current…

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

  • Eric Pickles praises Big Society snow angels and gritty determination from communities

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has praised people’s efforts and neighbourly support in the cold weather this week and applauded the Big …

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

  • Severe weather conditions

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

  • Afghan police response to explosion impresses British soldiers

    Recently, the ‘Tankies’, as the 2 RTR soldiers are known, were ‘crashed out’ to assist with an explosion in the market area of Lashkar Gah -…

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

  • Business in the Community speech

    Prime Minister David Cameron's speech to the Business in the Community Leadership Summit in London on 2 December 2010.

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