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  • New road safety evaluation website launched

    New website to assist road safety practitioners created.

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

  • Rail industry review

    McNulty's value for money rail review published and high level group established.

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

  • Councillors being given more powers than ever to become local champions

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps today outlined how radical new legislation will make councillors more powerful than ever before and help…

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

  • Your community needs you

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Introduction Today I want to launch a new type of talent show. It&rsquo…

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

  • New rules for high charging universities

    Universities who want to charge over £6000 a year in tuition fees will be expected do all they can to help students from poorer backgrounds.

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

  • Iran's nuclear programme: "We recognise Iran's rights, but insist that it fulfils its obligations"

    EU High Representative Catherine Ashton spoke on behalf of the E3+3 after talks with Iran on 6-7 December in Geneva.

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

  • International Criminal Court Assembly of States Parties takes place in New York.

    The Assembly is the body that provides management oversight of the work of the International Criminal Court, and will make decisions on a number of key administrative issues at the Court including the size of the ICC's b…

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

  • Tankies in Helmand start work in the Warthog vehicle

    Soldiers or 'Tankies' from the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment (2 RTR) currently delivering security in Afghanistan have traded in their old Viking vehicles and upgraded to the mighty Warthog.

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

  • Prime Minister announces boost to Afghan campaign

    Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a package of measures to provide a significant boost to the military campaign in Afghanistan during his latest visit to the country.

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

  • Welsh trail balances Afghanistan training with public access

    A valuable new community resource which balances the need for vital military training for troops going to Afghanistan with public access to an unspoilt area of the Welsh countryside has just opened in Pembrokeshire.

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

  • Brigade Commander urges cautious optimism following tough Helmand tour

    It is with mixed feelings that I look forward to the 4th Mechanized Brigade Memorial Service on Monday 6 December 2010. In many ways it will…

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

  • Prince of Wales leads 4 Mech Brigade remembrance service

    The Prince of Wales has laid a wreath on behalf of the nation at a remembrance service at York Minster as 4th Mechanized Brigade (4 Mech Bde) honoured the 72 Service personnel who died on recent deployments to Afghanistan.

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

  • Draft guidance to the Director of Fair Access to Higher Education

    Early draft of a guidance letter from David Willetts, Minister for Universities, to Sir Martin Harris, Director of Fair Access. Universities…

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  • Private John Howard killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private John Howard, from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 5 December 2010.

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  • Ministers set out rules for high charging universities

    Mr Willetts has released an early draft of a guidance letter to the Director of Fair Access, saying that universities must commit to the new…

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

  • David Willetts comments on PAC report into the delivery of student finance

    “The weak performance of the Student Loans Company in 2009 under the previous administration was completely unacceptable. The new Government…

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

  • CCC publishes its Fourth Carbon Budget report

    This report sets the committee’s advice on the Fourth Carbon Budget, covering the period 2023-27. Secretary of State The Rt Hon Chris Huhne…

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

  • New nuclear clean-up proposals avoid public subsidy

    Guidance sets out requirements for new nuclear clean-up funds Waste disposal charging method provides certainty but no subsidy…

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

  • Moore welcomes fuel change for farmers during extreme weather conditions

    Michael Moore has welcomed the news that Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has relaxed the rules on the use of red diesel by farmers who are helping to grit or and clear snow from public roads during the current…

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

  • Modernising commissioning green paper published

    New green paper published on creating a level playing field for charities and social enterprises bidding for public service contracts.

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