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  • Councils given greater freedom to clamp down on road works disruption

    Road works permit schemes give local authorities power to control when and how utility companies dig up their roads.

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

  • Devolution of funding for local major transport schemes indicative funding

    Indicative funding figures for local transport bodies have been published.

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

  • Speech to the Oxford Media Convention

    Speech by Ed Vaizey to the Oxford Media Convention, covering issues around the Communications White Paper: connectivity, content and consumer issues.

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

  • David Cameron's EU Speech

    Prime Minister David Cameron's speech on the future of the EU and the UK's relationship with it

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

  • Green light to cut congestion on Kent's key routes

    New scheme encouraging contractors to work on roads during off peak times has been given the go ahead in Kent.

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

  • The Prince of Wales and Eric Pickles launch Industrial Cadets scheme

    New scheme will give young people the chance to develop employability skills and gain experience in the industrial and engineering sector.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 20 January

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on benefits and interest rates.

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

  • New speed limit guidance for councils

    Guidance to help local councils set more appropriate speed limits on local roads published.

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

  • Local speed limits

    A revised circular and tool are being published today to help councils set local speed limits.

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

  • Foreign Secretary remarks to the Australian British Chamber of Commerce

    Foreign Secretary William Hague has addressed a business audience at the Australian British Chamber of Commerce.

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

  • More cash available through the Regional Growth Fund

    A new round of the Regional Growth Fund opens today.

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

  • Speech to students of the Jakarta Defence Academy

    Speech by Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence.

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

  • G8 Political Directors’ statement on Mali

    G8 Political Directors today expressed grave concern at the situation in Mali and affirmed support for the Malian Government.

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

  • Are there links between problem gambling and fixed-odds betting terminals?

    We’re seeking your views as we publish our response to Select Committee report on gambling.

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

  • Government calls for evidence on links between problem gambling and B2 gaming machines

    Response to the Select Commitee’s report on gambling published.

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

  • Marine industry to target growth beyond eurozone horizons

    Government and industry-led plan to enhance the global competitiveness of British marine business unveiled at London Boat Show

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

  • Hugo Swire hails Japan as “our closest partner in Asia”

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire will meet members of the new administration in Japan this week to discuss trade and security issues.

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

  • This week at the Foreign Office

    A look at the work of the Foreign Office and its embassies overseas this week.

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

  • Rail franchising

    Richard Brown’s review of the rail franchising programme.

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

  • Implementation of the Penfold Review

    Proposals to simplify the process of stopping up or diverting a highway will be announced in a consultation response today.

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