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  • Four non-executive directors appointed to HS2 Ltd

    Richard Brown, Godric Smith, Duncan Sutherland and Mike Welton have all been appointed as non-executive directors to the board of HS2 Ltd.

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

  • £22 million transport package for Ipswich gets go-ahead

    Ipswich receives £22 million transport package to improve facilities for bus passengers, pedestrians and cyclists.

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

  • A57 M1 to Todwick Crossroads improvement given final go-ahead

    A new 1 mile stretch of road is planned to help improve economic growth and road safety in Dinnington, South Yorkshire.

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

  • £266 million investment in local sustainable transport schemes

    £266 million additional funding to support authorities in delivering local economic growth whilst cutting carbon emissions.

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

  • National Railway Museum dinner

    Highlights our plans for the rail sector including high speed rail, Thameslink, rail electrification and Intercity Express Programme projects.

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

  • Trees and Design Action Group

    …Discusses the launch of 'Trees in the townscape' and a report on the findings from the UK i-Tree Eco pilot project.…

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

  • Community Right to Challenge comes into force

    From today more communities will be able to bid to take over local services they think they can run differently and better as the Community …

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

  • Preparing for your summer holiday

    If you're going abroad this summer make sure you are fully prepared by checking our travel advice.

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

  • British travellers urged to avoid taking risks with the law

    New figures reveal the number of British nationals arrested overseas has risen by 6% in the past year.

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

  • UK recognises right to sanitation

    …The UK has recognised sanitation as a human right under international law and has committed to doubling ambition's on water, sanitation and hygiene to reach at least 60 million people by 2015.…

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

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

  • Foreign Secretary and Arab League Secretary General agree on need for “unambiguous support“ for Kofi Annan’s efforts

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby in London to discuss the crisis in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office minister urges Bahrain to increase pace of reform

    Minister of State Lord Howell met the Bahraini Minister for the Interior, Lieutenant General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to discuss the implementation of reforms in Bahrain and the prospects for political dialogue.

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

  • EU Common Security and Defence Policy: The UK Perspective

    "The EU has its own unique selling points when it comes to international security. Its advantage lies in the broad and complementary tools it can use to promote international peace"

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

  • 085/2012 - Reservists undertake Olympic effort for Uniform to Work Day

    Reservists across the country will today wear their service uniforms with pride at work or as they kick start their training for the Olympics.

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

  • Reservists wear uniforms to work as Olympic call-out notices issued

    Reservists across the country are wearing their Service uniforms to work today, in the week before Armed Forces Day and as they receive their call-out notices to help provide security for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

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

  • HMS Protector returns from maiden deployment

    Royal Navy ice patrol ship HMS Protector has returned home to Portsmouth today, 27 June, from her maiden deployment.

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

  • HMS Vigilant returns to the fleet following refit

    Royal Navy submarine HMS Vigilant has recently returned to her home on the Clyde in Scotland following a multi-million pound, three-year overhaul.

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

  • Make it in Great Britain 30 Under 30 revealed

    The Make it in Great Britain ‘30 Under 30’ come from all walks of manufacturing and were selected by a panel of expert judges. They include …

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

  • Government strengthens reporting framework for directors’ pay

    The regulations follow last week’s announcement by the Business Secretary, Vince Cable of the most comprehensive and radical reform of the governance…

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