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  • New report shows resilient seaside towns can take new chance to grow

    Resilient small seaside resorts can seize the opportunity presented by local enterprise partnerships to transform economic growth along our …

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

  • Government strategy to take tourism to a ‘whole new level’

    The Government has today published its tourism strategy for the UK. The strategy looks to maximise economic opportunities presented by forthcoming events, from the Royal Wedding and Diamond Jubilee to the Olympics and Common…

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

  • Calls for council to support the People's Supermarket

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill has today written to Camden Council’s leader urging him to reconsider the decision to not grant the People…

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

  • Mansion House Trade and Industry speech 2011

    Vince Cable outlines 3 key items in the government's growth strategy: free trade, deregulation and removing the barriers to investment.

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

  • Government approves West Ham Olympic stadium bid

    Legacy Company founder members approve preferred legacy bidder

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

  • New government tourism policy published, setting out blueprint to grow industry and create new jobs

    A government plan to help the tourism industry achieve its potential was unveiled today by Tourism Minister John Penrose.

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

  • British Transport Police Federation annual conference

    Discussing the achievements of the BTP and issues around public finance.

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

  • Green light for new trains and rail electrification

    £4.5 billion Intercity express programme and £704 million Great Western Main Line electrify plans give go ahead.

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

  • Investing in Britain's future: high speed rail consultation launched

    Launch of consultation on the government's proposals for high speed rail.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister hails reopening of steelworks

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg insisted that Britain has a great future as a manufacturing nation during a visit to Redcar steelworks.

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

  • Cumbria visit

    Cumbria visit by Norman Baker where he announced further funding after severe flooding.

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

  • Prime Minister David Cameron visits Kuwait

    The Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Kuwait welcomed close and broadening engagement between their two countries during their meeting on Tuesday 22 February.

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

  • Team GB cyclists try out London 2012 Velodrome

    Cycling centre becomes the first Olympic Park venue to be completed

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

  • Freeing pedestrians from pavement parking blight

    Councils told to use their powers to prevent parking on the pavement where it is a problem.

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

  • Capital growth targeted as London signs up to local enterprise network

    A new local enterprise partnership to lead local growth for London’s firms was today given the green light by Decentralisation Minister, Greg…

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

  • Joint statement from PM and President Barroso

    Prime Minister David Cameron has issued a joint statement on EU economic growth with President Barroso of the European Commission.

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

  • Funding agreed for Woolwich Crossrail station box

    New "station box" to be built on Crossrail line through Woolwich.

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

  • Publication of a basic carbon tool for local authorities

    Basic carbon tool can assist authorities in demonstrating the carbon benefits of bids to the local sustainable transport fund.

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

  • Government reaches decision on 50th Levy scheme – New terms are ‘fair deal for racing and bookies’ says Jeremy Hunt

    Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has today set the terms of the Horserace Betting Levy Scheme for 2011/12.

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

  • Treasury launches pilot to achieve savings in PFI projects

    Treasury launches pilot to achieve savings in PFI projects.

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