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  • Longer jail terms for dangerous driving

    Dangerous drivers who seriously injure others could spend up to five years in jail thanks to a new criminal offence, Ken Clarke announced.

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

  • Dangerous drivers to face longer jail terms

    Dangerous drivers who seriously injure others could spend longer in jail thanks to a new criminal offence.

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

  • Ofqual to get new powers to fine exam boards over mistakes in papers

    The Department for Education is to give the independent exams watchdog Ofqual new powers to fine exam boards which make mistakes in papers.

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

  • Childcare support will be paid to around 80,000 more households

    Childcare support will be paid to around 80,000 more households, Nick Clegg and Welfare Secretary Iain Duncan Smith announced today.

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

  • Bob Neill responds to claims that planning reforms will threaten historic cities

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill responds to an article in the Telegraph claiming that planning reforms will threaten historic towns and …

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

  • Transport Times, National Transport Awards

    How a modern transport infrastructure can be an important part of improving the economy.

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

  • Unpublished research reports: housing

    Today the Government is publishing a series of reports presenting the findings from research projects commissioned by the previous administration…

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

  • £20 million investment in skills for growth

    Vince Cable announces investment in key industries including nuclear manufacturing and healthcare.

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

  • Foreign Office concerned as one in five travel without insurance

    British travellers risk being seriously out of pocket if they do not take out adequate insurance as research shows one in five travel without.

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

  • Apache pilot honoured for bravery in Afghanistan

    An Army officer is to receive the Air Force Cross for his 'selflessness and extraordinary professionalism' in piloting his Apache helicopter in dangerous situations to assist casualty rescue missions in Afghanistan.

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

  • Injured Royal Marines in adventure therapy

    Fourteen injured Royal Marines are in Gibraltar this week undertaking a variety of activities as part of their rehabilitation.

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

  • New online patent inspection service launched

    The service is open to anyone, benefiting businesses researching patents, patent attorneys working for clients protecting their IP rights and…

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

  • Scottish Secretary calls for clarity over excise duty demands

    Michael Moore said the Scottish Government's call for the devolution of Excise Duty was "full of contradictions".

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

  • New research partnerships set to boost patient treatments and economic growth

    The government has launched the first two National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) partnerships for early stage health research

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

  • NHS Pay Review Body: Review for 2012

    Pay uplifts for most NHS staff are determined by the Government in the light of the recommendations of the independent Pay Review Bodies, which…

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

  • Publication of research report No.777: Maternity and Paternity Rights and Women Returners Survey 2009/10

    Findings are published today of a survey of over 2000 mothers and 1,200 fathers of children born in 2008.

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

  • Health and wellbeing

    A speech by Lord David Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Gibb: simpler, fairer funding system to improve post-16 education

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb sets out proposals to overhaul education for pupils of 16 and over.

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

  • Suffragan Bishop of Doncaster

    The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Peter Burrows to the Suffragan See of Doncaster in the Diocese of Sheffield.

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

  • Trafford businesses are shaping their area's future

    Businesses in Trafford, Manchester, are taking the lead in the development of the areas neighbourhood plan.

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