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Updated Between 1 January 2012
and 31 December 2012
  • Defra pledges £2 million to support the air quality grant programme

    Poor air quality harms health and can impact on ecosystems.

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

  • Over £70 million wasted on fraud under current dental contract

    Under the current dental contract system an estimated £70 million was wasted on dental fraud in a year, the Government announced today. Figures…

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

  • Transition Risk Register will not be published

    The Department of Health’s Transition Risk Register from November 2010, which was a statement of potential risks of NHS changes, will not be…

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

  • Coughing could be a sign of lung cancer

    A new campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of lung cancer is launched.

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

  • Details of potentially surplus land for housing in the NHS published

    Details of potentially surplus land for housing, currently owned by NHS organisations, which is no longer required nor likely to be needed for health service purposes in the future have been published. The information was pr…

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

  • Sir Alasdair Breckenridge appointed Chair of Emerging Science and Bioethics Advisory Committee

    Sir Alasdair Breckenridge has been confirmed as Chair of the newly established Emerging Science and Bioethics Advisory Committee (ESBAC). He…

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

  • Risk Register will not be published

    The Department of Health's Transition Risk Register from November 2010, which was a statement of potential risks of NHS changes, will not be published, following Cabinet agreement and a final decision made by the Secreta…

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

  • Benefit fraudsters warned they face tougher penalties

    Ministers will be able to fine benefit cheats up to £2,000, with a minimum penalty of £350 without having to take them to court.

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

  • Government gives one year’s notice of benefit cap

    Letters are being sent this week to households who may be affected by the benefit cap.

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

  • Welsh Secretary welcomes installation at Gwynt y Môr

    The Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan has today welcomed the announcement that installation of the first offshore components at Gwynt…

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

  • Justice: supporting business and promoting growth

    Jonathan Djanogly met with business leaders to launch ‘Justice for Business: Supporting Business and Promoting Growth,’this morning.

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

  • Djanogly: Justice supports business

    Justice Minister Jonathan Djanogly met with business leaders to launch ‘Justice for Business: Supporting Business and Promoting Growth.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister and Prime Minister economy speech

    The Deputy Prime Minister and Prime Minister are visiting a business in Essex today to talk about the economy.

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

  • Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister economy speech

    David Cameron: "Our job is to build a recovery on real growth and investment - not debt."

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

  • Extra carriages mean more seats for commuters

    Extra 2,400 seats to benefit customers on South West Trains travelling to Waterloo.

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

  • Work starts on 6 road schemes for future delivery

    Work supporting improvements to the strategic road network has been given the go ahead.

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

  • A43 Corby link road given final go-ahead

    A new 4 mile stretch of road to the south east of Corby is planned to bring economic growth and improve traffic flow in the local area.

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

  • Green light for Kingskerswell Bypass

    Devon major road scheme to begin.

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

  • PM statement on drug driving legislation

    Prime Minister: "We want to do for drug driving what drink driving laws have done for driving under the influence of alcohol."

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

  • Celebrating the Jubilee in all communities

    Eric Pickles today announced extra funding to ensure that communities are not left out of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations this summer. With…

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