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  • Defence Secretary balances MOD budget

    Through a series of tough but necessary decisions, combined with radical reforms of the MOD’s financial processes, the £38bn black hole in the…

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

  • Andrew Mitchell: our aid programme in India

    The Development Secretary reaffirms Britain's support for India's poorest people

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

  • Smugglers' van crushed

    A van used in a failed people smuggling attempt has been crushed by the UK Border Agency.

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

  • Codes of practice on counter-terrorism stop and search powers, post-charge questioning and related matters

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 10 May 2012 by James Brokenshire and House of Lords by Lord Henley

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

  • Wales Office Minister embarks on North Wales Economy and Growth visit

    With the principle of economic growth outlined as a priority in the Queen’s speech last week, Wales Office Minister David Jones today visited…

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

  • Government agrees station funding

    Ministers have approved £10 million of government funding to the redevelopment of Northampton station and help transform the town's economy.

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

  • £10 million investment to connect Northampton enterprise zone

    Today Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Transport Secretary Justine Greening announced a £10 million boost for transport infrastructure…

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

  • Corporal Brent John McCarthy and Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence confirms that Corporal Brent John McCarthy, Royal Air Force, and Lance Corporal Lee Thomas Davies, 1st Battalion Welsh Guards, were killed in Afghanistan on Saturday 12 May 201…

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  • Tanker fuel drivers vote for strike action

    Responding to the news that strike action has been averted, Edward Davey, Energy and Climate Change Secretary said: “This is the right result…

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

  • The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – plan ahead for a fantastic weekend

    People all over the United Kingdom will be celebrating The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee over the extended bank holiday weekend.

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

  • Low carbon vehicle partnership (LowCVP) conference

    …Explains DfT's ambitions for low carbon vehicles and how changes in technology, affordability and access will make the difference.…

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

  • Transatlanticism in the 21st century

    Foreign Office Minister David Lidington spoke at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies in Washington on 8 May.

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

  • New drive for rural growth: business and broadband grant applications open

    The grants total £40 million and mark the second round of the Rural Community Broadband Fund and Farming and Forestry Improvement Scheme.

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

  • Lincolnshire businesses shaping rural policy on Government rural roadshow

    First of the Rural Roadshows, allowing Defra ministers to listen to issues and concerns of rural communities and businesses.

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

  • 45 Commando train for rapid reaction duties

    More than 750 Royal Marines and supporting units, together with three warships and Sea King and Chinook helicopters, have waged war in and around Galloway Forest Park in a week-long exercise to prepare 45 Commando for front …

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

  • Government crack down on drug driving menace

    Drug driving government crack down announced in new plans.

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

  • Single EU ETS regulatory instrument to cut out 'red tape'

    EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) regulation will be made easier for UK industry to comply with, as a result of proposals published today…

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

  • Defra pledges £2 million to support the air quality grant programme

    Poor air quality harms health and can impact on ecosystems.

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

  • Extra carriages mean more seats for commuters

    Extra 2,400 seats to benefit customers on South West Trains travelling to Waterloo.

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

  • Defence Secretary visits UK troops in Germany

    The visit to the troops from the regiments, both of which are part of 7th Armoured Brigade (The Desert Rats), allowed the Secretary of State…

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