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  • Funding boost for Sheffield’s roads

    Sheffield's roads are set for a major upgrade after up to £1.2 billion of government funding announced.

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

  • World gets ready for spectacular opening of London 2012

    Prime Minister welcomes opportunity to show the best of Britain in a Games like no other.

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

  • Olympic Torch arrives at Downing Street

    Flame greeted by cheering crowds at the heart of Government.

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

  • £19.4 million Olympic legacy boost for grassroots sports clubs

    377 community sports projects across England will benefit.

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

  • New Great Western franchise to deliver new express trains

    Extra local services on the Truro to Falmouth, Par to Newquay and the Severn Beach Lines added to 15 year Great Western franchise.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes strong UK-Panama partnership

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met President Martinelli of Panama at the Foreign Office on 26 July.

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

  • Alan Cook reappointed non-executive chairman of Highways Agency

    Alan Cook reappointed as non-executive chairman of the Highways Agency Board.

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

  • Communities Minister to attend Olympic football matches and see some of the key local growth projects in and around Manchester

    Bob Neill, Olympics Legacy and Growth Minister, will visit Manchester on Thursday, 26 July to attend the two Olympic football preliminary matches…

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

  • Multi million package of support to revive the country’s high streets

    Nearly 400 Town Teams are to win backing from a multi-million pound package of Government support to revive their high streets and make them…

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

  • £4.5 billion investment in new trains creates new jobs

    Intercity train investment creates 900 jobs along with 596 railway carriages at a new train factory.

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

  • Eric Pickles opens new manufacturing institute with £3.5 million boost

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today announced a £3.5million Government investment for manufacturing innovation at the opening of a new …

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

  • Nick Clegg's words to athletes at Welcome Ceremony

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has attended the Team GB Athlete Welcome Ceremony, marking the Team's arrival in the Olympic Village.

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

  • Pop-up shops and entrepreneurs to prosper from high street changes

    New proposals to re-activate empty shops and reclaim underused street space Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today highlighted government…

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

  • Tackling road works disruption in Greater Manchester

    First permit scheme to reduce road works disruptions approved.

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

  • Wales set to get superfast broadband

    Scheme aims to deliver better broadband speeds to rural communities.

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

  • Enterprise zones website will help businesses grow

    New government micro site will showcase the many business benefits of locating in one of England’s 24 Enterprise Zones.

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

  • New rules on bus and coach passenger rights

    Consultation about applying regulations aiming to ensure bus and coach passengers have similar legal protection as planes and trains.

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

  • Innovative new proposals for A14 corridor

    A major new road scheme is planned for the A14 corridor in Cambridgeshire to address congestion and capacity issues.

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

  • Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: closing dates error

    Correction of a previous parliamentary question response regarding Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency office closures.

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

  • Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) scheme

    Future of the Vehicle Identity Check scheme consultation launched.

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