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  • Response to Guardian article on fracking

    Response from Sir Mark Walport to a claim in the Guardian that his annual report likened fracking risks to thalidomide, tobacco and asbestos.

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  • England to become a global leader of teaching character

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan announces multi-million pound push to improve character education in England.

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

  • Accessibility improvements for more stations after funding boost

    Extra Access for All funding will make 26 additional rail stations accessible to all.

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

  • British Embassy in Cairo resumes full public services

    The British Embassy in Cairo resumed public services today, Tuesday 16 December, after security issues related to the building were resolved in cooperation with the Egyptian government.

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

  • George Osborne's speech to the Economic Club of New York

    The Chancellor sets out his three crucial elements of a successful economic recovery plan.

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

  • Transport Secretary welcomes new rail services for Blackpool and Shrewsbury

    Patrick McLoughlin marks launch of direct rail services to and from London for Blackpool and Shropshire.

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

  • Congestion cutting scheme completed on A19 Stockton-on-Tees

    A £3.7 million congestion cutting scheme which will improve journeys for drivers in Stockton-on-Tees has been completed today (15 December).

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  • DVLA raises funds for Wales Air Ambulance

    DVLA staff and partners raise over £21,000 for their 2014 Charity of Choice.

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  • £270 million Royal Navy torpedo upgrade sustains hundreds of UK jobs

    The deal with BAE Systems ensures the sustainment of the UK’s torpedo manufacturing capability in Portsmouth for another 10 years.

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

  • Scotland to shine across Heathrow

    Advertising campaign goes live at Heathrow to promote Scotland.

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

  • Cyber Security Strategy third anniversary

    Francis Maude spoke to mark the third anniversary of the Cyber Security Strategy, announcing a cyber mentoring scheme and the 'Cryptoy' app.

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

  • Stamp duty reform accelerates hundreds of new homes for Southampton

    Crest Nicholson say that government’s reform to stamp duty has given it the confidence to bring forward next phase of development at Centenary Quay

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

  • Changes to UK transit rules introduced

    On 1 December 2014 the airside and landside transit visa requirements for the UK were amended.

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

  • Francis Maude speech on open data and transparency

    Francis Maude spoke at the Institute for Government and announced the release of flood risk assessment data to help local communities.

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

  • International Human Rights Day

    To celebrate Human Rights day on the 10 of December, we are proud to look back on a busy year, working on a broad range of issues

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

  • Multi million pound boost for Scotland's apprentices

    Scottish Secretary outlines how Autumn Statement will benefit young people in Scotland.

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

  • British High Commissioner, hands over variety of equipment

    British charity, UK Police Aid Conveys, gifts Tanzania vital fire fighting and police equipment.

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

  • Conserving ‘wild’ Burma

    UK government supports training for media on illegal wildlife trade awareness and launch of writing competition

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

  • 'News is what someone wants suppressed. Everything else is just advertising'

    Transcript of a speech by Sir James Bevan KCMG, UK High Commissioner to India at a journalists' meet in Delhi, Thursday 11 December 2014.

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

  • Regional growth fund investment reaches £4 billion

    The Regional Growth Fund has put £1 billion in the hands of businesses, which leveraged nearly £3 billion in private sector investment.

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