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  • Liam Fox outlines reform of the Ministry of Defence

    Secretary of State for Defence Dr Liam Fox has this morning announced the strategy for reforming the Ministry of Defence which will include the setting up of the Defence Reform Unit that will lead in the reorganisation of th…

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

  • Industry launches new rail technical strategy

    New techniques and technologies to improve the performance and cost-effectiveness of the railway.

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

  • £50m saved in Whitehall blitz on environmental waste

    Nearly £50m has been saved in Whitehall over the last year after efforts to tackle greenhouse gas emissions, waste and water consumption.

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

  • Owen Paterson’s speech to the Food and Drink Federation

    Environment Secretary Owen Paterson spoke at a the Food and Drink Federation’s (FDF) President’s Reception on 12 December 2012.

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

  • Revisions to the levels of funding required by goods and public service vehicle licence holders

    Revised figures announced for holders of goods and public service vehicle licences operating for hire or reward.

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

  • No hidden costs to home improvement

    Homeowners will not face red tape when building conservatories and extensions.

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

  • Launch of new single government website

    The Government Digital Service formally launches GOV.UK (beta) today, 29 February 2012, the first step towards a new single domain that will bring all government services and information together in one place.

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

  • Government accepts proposals to improve garage standards

    Motorists encouraged to check their garage is industry-standard approved.

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

  • Improving motoring services

    Suggesting improvements about how motoring services are delivered consultation.

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

  • Consultation on motoring services strategy

    Publication of the motoring services strategy.

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

  • Garage customer experience

    Government response to the Motorists’ Forum sub-group report recommendations.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey: Exploration for shale gas

    13 December 2012 Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the…

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

  • New controls announced for shale gas exploration

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey today announced that exploratory hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for shale gas can resume in…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Edward Davey: Exploration for shale gas

    Shale gas development has been of increasing importance in the US for some years, but exploration has only just begun in the UK. The potential of producing shale gas from a suitable formation can only...

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

  • Secretary of State launches consultation on the code of practice for the exercise of powers under Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007

    Theresa Villiers MP launched a consultation on the draft code of practice for the exercise of powers under the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007.

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

  • Private Ryan Wrathall dies in Basra

    It is with great regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm the death of Private Ryan Wrathall in Basra, Iraq, yesterday, Thursday 12 February 2009.

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  • Irish Guards perform Guard of Honour for Amir of Kuwait

    On a state visit to the UK, the Amir of Kuwait has reviewed a Guard of Honour in the quadrangle of Windsor Castle.

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

  • MOD shines at the Civil Service Awards

    The civilian Standing Joint Commander (UK) Olympics Team has won the Olympic Team Award at this year's Civil Service Awards.

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

  • Tougher welfare controls for live animal exports

    Exports of live animals through the port of Ramsgate will face tougher welfare checks, Food and Farming Minister David Heath announced today…

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

  • Home Secretary speech on 'An immigration system that works in the national interest'

    Speech given by Rt Hon Theresa May MP on 'An immigration system that works in the national interest'. The speech was delivered on 12 December 2012.

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