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  • Government to establish first new Further Education college in 20 years

    Government publish intention to enable Prospects College of Advanced Technology to become the first further education college for 20 years.

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

  • Foreign Secretary congratulates Iraqi people on voting in national elections

    Foreign Secretary congratulates Iraq on holding elections and stresses importance of an inclusive political process.

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

  • Shaping the future of the UK space sector

    Government response to the space growth action plan and launch of the national space security policy.

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

  • Press Briefing afternoon 30 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Royal Mail, Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) and HS2.

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

  • £5 billion Export Refinancing Facility launched to boost UK exports

    UK Export Finance, the UK’s export credit agency, has today launched its £5 billion Export Refinancing Facility.

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

  • Government names 16 Royal Mail investors

    Government names 16 Royal Mail investors who gave government the confidence to launch the Initial Public Offering.

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

  • New section of M25 ‘smart motorway’ opens on Kent/Surrey border

    A new generation of motorway opened on the M25 today between junction 5 (Sevenoaks) and junctions 6/7 (Godstone/M23) as part of a record investment in roads.

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

  • Two stories to inspire you - case studies from Business is GREAT

    Great businesses don’t just stick to one plan, they refresh and renew them. Two companies tell their stories of growth.

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

  • Overnight improvements at M4 junction 18 near Bath

    Overnight work to maintain safe and reliable journeys on the M4 junction 18 slip roads and roundabout starts on the evening of Tuesday 20 May.

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  • The British Embassy Paris on social media

    Follow the news and activities of the British Embassy Paris and the British consulates in France.

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

  • Gambling protections and controls published

    Local authorities given more power to control the number of betting shops opening in their area.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 30 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) gave a summary of the Cabinet meeting and answered questions on Ukraine, policies affecting women and HS2.

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

  • Major improvements for roads in the north east

    The Highways Agency has a major programme of road improvements planned in the north east, with the region benefiting from over £500 million of investments to the road network beginning this year.

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  • Innovation and experimentation - a new approach to transforming skills

    UKCES today launched the Futures Programme, a new approach to targeting workforce development problems that are holding back growth.

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  • Manufacturing and growth hotspots targeted for extra business investment

    The government has today (30 April 2014) confirmed which parts of the UK have successfully won Assisted Area status.

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

  • UK Minister Mark Simmonds comes to Chongqing

    Mark Simmonds, Parliamentary Undersecretary of State in the UK Commonwealth Office, is in Chongqing today promoting the international climate change cooperation and cementing UK-Chongqing’s partnership in delivering a sustai…

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

  • Overnight resurfacing on A50 Catchems Corner slip road, Stoke-on-Trent

    The Highways Agency is to carry out overnight resurfacing on the A50 westbound entry slip road at Catchems Corner, Stoke-on-Trent, from Monday 12 May.

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  • £600,000 boost for off-site skills

    Businesses in the off-site construction industry are invited to bid for up to £600,000 for skills research and development (R&D).

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  • Lighting repairs on A483 in Shropshire

    The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to replace lighting cables on the A483 in Pant, Shropshire, from Wednesday 6 May, lasting two weeks.

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  • Fines warning to drivers ignoring safety signs

    The Highways Agency is warning motorway drivers they are putting road workers’ lives at risk by ignoring safety signs and illegally using the hard shoulder to avoid congestion caused by accidents.

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