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  • Government approves low-level lights to boost cyclists’ safety

    Low-level lights are set to give cyclists improved, clearer signals.

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

  • £15 million boost for local business growth at universities

    A new £15 million scheme will allow universities to drive local growth plans and support entrepreneurship and innovation.

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

  • Pubs, hairdressers and restaurants join forces to support growth of British high streets

    Brandon Lewis announces extension of Future High Streets Forum to support and reflect the changing nature of high streets.

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

  • Tees Valley City Deal to boost local growth

    David Cameron announces agreement of Tees Valley City Deal to make the most of the area’s local strengths to create jobs and boost growth.

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

  • Road and rail projects to boost local and regional transport

    Congested local roads, key points in the strategic road network and rail electrification schemes are set to benefit from funding.

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

  • Baroness Warsi meets Bangladesh political leaders in Dhaka

    UK Senior Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi made her second visit this year to Bangladesh.

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

  • British Overseas Territories Investment Forum 2013

    Overseas Territories Investment Forum showcased the diverse opportunities for British businesses and investors in the Overseas Territories.

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

  • Christmas and New Year opening times

    The Office of the Traffic Commissioner and Central Licensing Office will be closed to the public at certain times over the holiday period.

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  • Triennial review of the Northern Lighthouse Board and Trinity House

    Announcing that a triennial review of the Northern Lighthouse Board and Trinity House will begin shortly.

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

  • City Deals for Coventry, Norwich, the Black Country and Cambridge

    Nick Clegg, with cities Minister Greg Clark, announces details for the Black Country, Coventry, Norwich, and Cambridge City Deals.

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

  • Government rules out option for Lower Thames crossing

    Lower Thames crossing, A2 Swanscombe Peninsula with A1089, option dropped by government.

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

  • Lower Thames Crossing

    Announcing that there are sufficient grounds to disregard Option B as a result of the Options for a New Lower Thames Crossing consultation.

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

  • Winners of Post Office Community Enterprise Fund competition announced

    Post Office branches win for proposals to support local people and businesses.

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

  • UK exports on a winning streak

    Five UK companies are celebrating their success in a nationwide competition to help the next wave of UK businesses expand overseas.

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

  • Finance Bill 2014: draft legislation published

    Following the Autumn Statement, the government has today published responses to consultations alongside draft legislation to be included in Finance Bill 2014.

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  • Britain is GREAT

    Transcript of the speech by the UK High Commissioner Sir James Bevan at a reception for UK business Monday, 9 December 2013 in New Delhi.

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

  • Rail investment driving forward economy

    Patrick McLoughlin visits major rail investments for Crossrail and East Midlands Trains plus the Doncaster Sleeper factory.

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

  • Welsh Secretary: “This Government is on the side of small businesses”

    UK Government launches ‘Small Business: GREAT Ambition’ strategy

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

  • New initiative will research ways to support the British retail sector

    Businesses to work with leading social and economic scientists under new research initiative.

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  • Drax and the White Rose CCS Project

    Edward Davey opened the Drax coal-to-biomass conversion plant today, and announced the Government was awarding FEED study funding to further the White Rose CCS project, also based at the site.

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