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  • Press briefing - morning 28 June 2012

    Barclays and the Formula One London Grand Prix were discussed at this press briefing.

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

  • Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rt Hon George Osborne MP, on FSA investigation into LIBOR

    Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

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

  • Putting aviation red tape under the spotlight

    Passengers and the aviation industry are being given the chance to cut red tape to make life easier for passengers and boost business.

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

  • Four non-executive directors appointed to HS2 Ltd

    Richard Brown, Godric Smith, Duncan Sutherland and Mike Welton have all been appointed as non-executive directors to the board of HS2 Ltd.

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

  • £22 million transport package for Ipswich gets go-ahead

    Ipswich receives £22 million transport package to improve facilities for bus passengers, pedestrians and cyclists.

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

  • A57 M1 to Todwick Crossroads improvement given final go-ahead

    A new 1 mile stretch of road is planned to help improve economic growth and road safety in Dinnington, South Yorkshire.

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

  • Whitehall spending controls extended permanently

    Cross-Whitehall spending controls will be a permanent way of life the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, announced today.

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

  • New standards regime for local authorities is not ready and risks public confidence, says CSPL

    Published 28 June 2012

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  • £266 million investment in local sustainable transport schemes

    £266 million additional funding to support authorities in delivering local economic growth whilst cutting carbon emissions.

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

  • National Railway Museum dinner

    Highlights our plans for the rail sector including high speed rail, Thameslink, rail electrification and Intercity Express Programme projects.

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

  • Trees and Design Action Group

    Discusses the launch of 'Trees in the townscape' and a report on the findings from the UK i-Tree Eco pilot project.

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

  • Community Right to Challenge comes into force

    From today more communities will be able to bid to take over local services they think they can run differently and better as the Community …

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

  • Preparing for your summer holiday

    If you're going abroad this summer make sure you are fully prepared by checking our travel advice.

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

  • British travellers urged to avoid taking risks with the law

    New figures reveal the number of British nationals arrested overseas has risen by 6% in the past year.

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

  • UK recognises right to sanitation

    The UK has recognised sanitation as a human right under international law and has committed to doubling ambition's on water, sanitation and hygiene to reach at least 60 million people by 2015.

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

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes announcement of Action Group Meeting on Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague comments on Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan's announcement that an Action Group meeting on Syria will be held in Geneva on 30 June.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: UN report “stark reminder of horrific situation in Syria”

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "The regime’s flagrant disregard for its people, conducting its repression even in the presence of observers, is unacceptable and must stop immediately."

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

  • Foreign Secretary and Arab League Secretary General agree on need for “unambiguous support“ for Kofi Annan’s efforts

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague met Arab League Secretary General Nabil al-Araby in London to discuss the crisis in Syria.

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

  • Foreign Office minister urges Bahrain to increase pace of reform

    Minister of State Lord Howell met the Bahraini Minister for the Interior, Lieutenant General Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa to discuss the implementation of reforms in Bahrain and the prospects for political dialogue.

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