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  • Government to invest in flexible ticketing trial

    Flexible ticketing trial competition to be run next year by DfT.

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

  • UK Trade Minister visits Manila to promote business partnerships

    Lord Stephen Green of Hurstpierpoint will be visiting Manila to boost trade & investment links between the UK and the Philippines.

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

  • British American Business speech

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomed the new US Ambassador and spoke about the economic ties between Britain and America.

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

  • UK and Mozambique discuss High Level Prosperity Partnership

    Minister Simmonds discussed with Mozambique the High Level Prosperity Partnership

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

  • July's overseas visitor spend hits record level of £2.52 billion

    International Passenger Survey figures reveal overseas visitor spending up by 23%

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

  • Greater discounts for 4,000 local residents at Dartford-Thurrock Crossing

    Local residents registered for discount scheme to include unlimited trips over the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing for £20 a year.

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

  • Preston City Deal to build new roads and create thousands of jobs and homes

    City Deal with central government will see local leaders given powers to deliver growth and jobs in their communities.

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

  • Industrial strategy: conference update 2013

    Update on the industrial strategy for the conference held on 11 September 2013.

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

  • Government and industry unite behind industrial strategy to help British businesses grow

    Government has now committed over £4 billion to industrial strategy, leveraging in billions more in private sector funding

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

  • Industrial strategy conference 2013

    Vince Cable describes progress made on implementing the UK's industrial strategy and sets out the challenges ahead.

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

  • Fresh incentives for new commercial building construction

    Empty property rate relief to offer renewed confidence to the construction sector.

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

  • High Speed Two

    Benefits of High Speed 2 to Britain and the economy.

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

  • Hugo Swire speech on Chile Day

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire gave a speech about the UK and Chile's strong friendship and shared trade and business interests.

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

  • Future of low-sulphur shipping fuel under the spotlight

    Low-sulphur fuel to be used to reduce pollution from shipping.

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

  • Prime Minister backs the joint Defence Growth Partnership

    David Cameron gives his backing to a new joint government and industry vision for growth in the UK defence sector.

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

  • Chancellor: British economy is turning a corner

    The next phase of the government’s economic plan is set out by Chancellor George Osborne in a keynote speech.

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

  • Chancellor speech on the economy

    Chancellor of the Exchequer's keynote speech on the economy.

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

  • Millions in government funding made available to target industrial strategy skills training

    Companies now have access to £238 million of government funding to design and guide vocational training to meet the needs of their workforce

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

  • New partnership to equip defence sector for long-term success

    Prime Minister David Cameron will today give his backing to a new joint government and industry vision for growth in the UK defence sector.

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

  • £150 million investment will help transform UK construction sector

    Construction industry in the UK is set for a boost of up to £150 million over the next five years

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