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  • Overnight weekend closures for M1 bridge maintenance

    Road users are being advised to plan their journeys in advance, following the start of a major bridge maintenance programme on the M1 which will help to improve journeys.

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  • Russian import ban on agricultural products

    Information about agricultural products affected by the Russian import ban.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister announces Northern Futures project

    Nick Clegg has launched a call for ideas on ways to create an economic hub in the north of the country.

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

  • Contractor appointed for Hull’s A63 Castle Street improvement scheme

    A major project to improve access to the Port of Hull, relieving congestion and improving safety, has taken a major step forward following the appointment of the main contractor.

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

  • Superfast broadband reaches more than 1 million homes and businesses across UK

    More than 190,000 homes and businesses in Wales can now also access superfast internet speeds thanks to UK government rollout.

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

  • HMG reaction to Russian sanctions

    Russia has no grounds to impose sanctions and should use its influence with violent Russian-backed separatists to stop destabilising Ukraine.

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

  • A flexible approach can benefit both employees and employers

    Returning to work after having children can be difficult for women but sound advice and support make this easier.

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

  • Update: Avoid M180 as severe delays on M180 and A18

    Drivers are advised to avoid the eastbound M180 today as there are still long delays on the M180 and A18 due to ongoing carriageway reconstruction work taking place on the motorway between junction 2 and 3.

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  • Government launches study into potential Crossrail extension

    Plans would see faster rail services for Hertfordshire passengers and pave the way for a more ambitious redevelopment of Euston station.

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

  • East Village completed, key London 2012 legacy

    All 2,818 homes in the former Olympic Village have been handed over and the sale of the Village to its long-term owners concluded.

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  • M180 closures for major resurfacing work

    Major resurfacing work will take place on the M180 in August, providing a new road surface along 13 miles of the motorway between Doncaster and Scunthorpe.

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  • Rosetta arrives at comet destination

    Europe’s Rosetta has today become the first spacecraft to rendezvous with a comet, opening a new chapter in Solar System exploration.

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

  • Humber Enterprise Zone creating thousands of jobs

    A government grant will help the Humber become a world-class centre for renewable energy industries.

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

  • Welsh companies win NATO contracts

    Three companies based in Wales are among the first to be announced as successful bidders for contracts for this September’s NATO Summit.

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

  • UK leads the way for Financial Technology (fintech) services says new research

    UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) has published a report that sets out the strengths of the UK’s fintech sector and the market opportunities for fintech companies.

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  • Minister on Blue Badge patrol

    Robert Goodwill joins Blue Badge enforcement team in Leeds.

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

  • World leaders to dine at iconic Welsh venues

    International guests will attend working dinners at famous Welsh landmarks for NATO Summit in Wales.

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

  • Chancellor on the pathway to a Northern Powerhouse

    Responding to the 'One North' report, the Chancellor sets out the pathway to a Northern economic powerhouse.

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

  • Northern Powerhouse: Chancellor sets out pathway

    The government’s pathway to a northern economic powerhouse is set out by the Chancellor in a speech at Beetham Tower, Manchester.

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

  • Small firms hiring more staff than ever

    A recent survey of small businesses shows that firms are hiring staff faster than at any time since 1988.

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