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  • A21 Tonbridge to Pembury dualling gets the green light

    A much-needed scheme to provide vital extra capacity on the A21 between Tonbridge and Pembury will go ahead, it was confirmed today.

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

  • TSRGD 2015: consultation roadshow

    Robert Goodwill explains the changes to Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions.

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

  • Brighton Main Line: DfT's response to Network Rail's report

    Our response to Network Rail's report about the Brighton Main Line, capacity challenges and options for improvements.

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  • UK music exports strike a chord on the world stage

    Slow Club, Metronomy and Band of Skulls among UK artists receiving government funding to break overseas markets.

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

  • 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

  • £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

  • 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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  • 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

  • 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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  • 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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  • Chancellor says 'today's figures show that Britain is coming back'

    Chancellor reacts to GDP figures while visiting Ebbsfleet, the site of what will be the UK's first new Garden City in almost a century.

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

  • Inspiring the next generation of hospitality leaders

    Tourism Minister: “hospitality apprenticeships is a win win situation for both young people and business”

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

  • Press Briefing afternoon 29 April 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on HS2, Royal Mail and the Ann Maguire murder.

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