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  • Resurfacing for A595 around Westlake Science Park

    Road users will benefit from smoother, safer journeys thanks to a week-long Highways Agency resurfacing scheme along the A595 near Westlake Science Park between Whitehaven and Egremont in Cumbria.

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  • 10,000 jumbo jets fly towards better retirement with automatic enrolment

    Four million people have now been automatically enrolled in workplace pensions – an increase of over 1 million this year or over 6,000 a day on average.

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

  • Lorry levy hauls in more than £17 million from foreign truckers

    More than 618,000 levies have been bought for over 112,000 lorries from 76 countries since the HGV road user levy was introduced in April 2014.

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

  • Lorry, bus and trailer annual test fees to fall

    More than 80% of annual tests for lorries, buses and trailers will cost less from 1 October 2014.

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

  • Chevening Scholarship applications in Turkey are open

    Applications for Chevening Scholarships are now open and will close on 15 November 2014

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

  • Judicial review statement from HMRC

    Director General for Business Tax, Jim Harra, welcomes High Court judgment in the judicial review involving UK Uncut and HMRC.

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  • United Nations Security Council members meet Kenya's President

    Members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meet with President Uhuru Kenyatta; discuss regional peace and security

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

  • New UK aid supplies delivered to Iraq

    Two more aid flights have dropped supplies onto Iraq's Mount Sinjar.

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

  • New details on CAP implementation announced

    More information has been published for farmers about the new Common Agricultural Policy rules.

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

  • Alcohol Wholesaler Registration Scheme (AWRS)

    Find out about the AWRS which aims to tackle alcohol duty fraud by making the wholesale of illicit alcohol much more difficult.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 14 August

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Iraq, the Muslim Brotherhood, the Clerk of Commons and the European Commission.

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

  • New appointments to HM Courts and Tribunals Service board

    Two new non-executive directors have been appointed to the HMCTS Board by the Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice.

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  • PM calls with President-elect Erdogan, President Hollande and President Barzani

    David Cameron spoke to President-elect Erdogan of Turkey, President Hollande of France and President Barzani of Kurdistan Regional Government.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 13 August 2014

    The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting on the situation in Iraq and spoke to the Iraqi Prime Minister designate, Dr Haider Al-Abadi.

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

  • UKCES welcomes proposals for new approach to measuring success in adult learning

    The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has today welcomed new proposals to put more focus on outcomes of learning for adult learners.

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  • Facts about NHS funding in Scotland

    Make sure you've got the facts at your fingertips about NHS spending in Scotland in relation to the Scottish independence referendum.

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

  • Stephen Williams meets Jewish community organisation over rise in anti-Semitic attacks

    Minister for Communities Stephen Williams met the Community Security Trust to hear about the rise in anti-Semitism.

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

  • Dominic Jermey focuses on collaboration during north east visit

    The new Chief Executive of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), Dominic Jermey, had a message for north east firms.

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  • Overnight lane closures for M62 safety improvement work

    Road users are being advised that tonight and tomorrow night there will be lane closures on the M62 near Tingley for resurfacing work to improve journeys.

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  • UK steps up aid for Northern Iraq

    International Development Secretary Justine Greening has confirmed a third round of successful UK aid drops, including much-needed shelter, to help thousands of people on Mount Sinjar in northern Iraq.

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