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  • Investing in infrastructure in Wales

    David Jones: "We are building a stronger, more resilient economy across all regions and a range of industries in Wales"

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

  • Family justice reforms to benefit children

    The largest family justice reforms for a generation will come into effect today.

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

  • PM and Chancellor welcome £36 billion infrastructure projects

    £36 billion planned investment into infrastructure for 2014 to 2015 could support over 150,000 construction jobs.

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

  • Energy switching times to halve by end of year

    Switching energy supplier is set to become much quicker, with energy companies committing to slashing switching times by the end of the year.

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

  • Flood protection restored to 115,000 homes

    350 damaged flood risk management assets already repaired following winter flood and storm damage restoring protection to 115,000 properties

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

  • Tough action promised on hidden company owners

    New public register on company ownership to track who ultimately owns and controls UK companies

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

  • No more nonsense ‘elf and safety excuses, councils told

    Schools and councils across the country need to educate their staff to prevent the misuse of health and safety laws.

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

  • Cable takes aim at dodgy directors

    Plans for tougher penalties against reckless directors have been unveiled by Business Secretary Vince Cable today (19 April 2014).

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

  • Foreign Secretary gives 'cautious welcome' to Ukraine agreement

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has said yesterday's agreement on the next steps in Ukraine should be welcomed, but quick progress is needed.

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

  • Baroness Warsi sends her best wishes to those who are celebrating Easter

    Easter message from Baroness Warsi.

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

  • Rod licence money improves Great Ouse

    A section of bank on the Great Ouse at Stony Stratford has been repaired using money from rod licence sales

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  • Essex Fly-tipping warning

    Landowners in Thurrock and Grays are being warned to be vigilant following a spate of large scale fly-tipping on commercial land.

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  • Improvements for A38 Harcombe Bridge near Chudleigh

    A vital maintenance scheme for Harcombe Bridge on the A38 near Chudleigh, will start at the end of this month.

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  • A64 westbound lane closures at Bramham for electricity work

    Drivers are advised that one lane will be closed on the westbound A64, on the approach to Bramham, overnight on 24 April and during the day on 25 April, to allow Northern PowerGrid to install a new electric supply

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  • Headteacher standards review

    Standards for headteachers will be updated for the first time in a decade.

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

  • Proposed changes to Tunstall road element of A1 Leeming to Barton scheme – draft orders published

    Draft orders for a modified route for local traffic via Catterick Lane and Tunstall Road that would be put in place as part of the A1 Leeming to Barton improvement scheme are being published today (17 April).

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  • Eric Pickles takes action to defend the independent free press

    Five councils have a fortnight to explain Publicity Code breaches before the Secretary of State issues legal directions.

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

  • Voluntary guidelines for coach operators amended

    Revised guidance published for coach travel to sporting events in England and Wales.

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  • British Senior Minister of State visits Tashkent

    The Rt Hon Baroness Warsi, Senior Minister of State at British Foreign & Commonwealth Office, paid an official visit to Uzbekistan from 15 to 17 April 2014

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

  • Small businesses given boost to generate bioenergy from wetlands

    British companies get innovation funding to demonstrate new ways of turning plant-based material into renewable heat and electricity

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