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  • New chair of Passenger Focus announced

    Jeff Halliwell will start as Chair at Passenger Focus from 9 February 2015.

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

  • Accessibility improvements for more stations after funding boost

    Extra Access for All funding will make 26 additional rail stations accessible to all.

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

  • George Osborne's speech to the Economic Club of New York

    The Chancellor sets out his three crucial elements of a successful economic recovery plan.

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

  • Minister touches down at Luton Airport to see winter resilience plans

    Government working to ensure transport modes are prepared for severe weather.

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

  • Updated Charter for Budget Responsibility

    An updated Charter for Budget Responsibility has been published and laid before Parliament.

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

  • Joint Ministerial Committee communiqué: December 2014

    Communiqué following the Joint Ministerial Committee meeting in 10 Downing Street chaired by David Cameron on 15 December 2014.

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

  • UK space industry set to rocket with over £200 million of new investment for Europe’s space programme

    The UK Space Agency is making an extra investment of over £200 million in Europe’s space programme.

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

  • ‘Pensioner’ bonds will pay the best available interest rates

    Chancellor visits Eastleigh to announce that government’s 65 plus bonds will pay savers the best available interest rates.

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

  • £1m boost to keep Great Western Air Ambulance flying announced

    Chancellor visits the Great Western Air Ambulance in Bristol, following a pledge of £1 million towards running the service’s helicopter.

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

  • Small and medium sized engineering firms funded to boost skills

    From today (12 December 2014), small and medium sized engineering firms can apply for government skills funding to help their businesses grow.

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

  • 'Oyster-style' cards for Sheffield as Deputy PM agrees devolution deal

    Nick Clegg is visiting Sheffield to confirm a deal giving the city greater control over transport, skills, housing and business support.

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

  • £130m Help for the High Street

    29,000 retail premises in south-west to benefit from £1,500 cash boost.

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

  • A11 dual carriageway opens

    A multi-million pound investment to upgrade a vital transport link in the East of England came to fruition today (12 December) as the new A11 dual carriageway was opened by the Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

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

  • Boost for UK research and innovation

    Chancellor visits Bath-based engineering firm to see how R&D tax credits support innovation – as Autumn Statement increases generosity of scheme.

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

  • Innovation: good for patients, good for the economy

    First SBRI Healthcare conference showcases technology that's improving patient outcomes and driving economic growth.

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  • Committee scrutiny correspondence: EU budget

    A statement and two accompanying annexes on the EU budget negotiations.

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  • Collaboration Nation: inspired by technology

    Collaboration Nation: Technology Inspired event gives small businesses the chance to show their ideas to potential partners and investors.

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  • Minister visits station upgrades in Manchester

    Major investment in rail in the north will deliver much needed improvements.

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

  • Carillion creates 5,000 new construction apprentices

    Follows Autumn Statement announcement ending National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25.

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

  • UK Pavilion success in PROMOTE 2014

    The British High Commission's pavilion in Cameroon’s regional business fair, PROMOTE 2014, has been attracting a wide range of visitors.

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