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  • Transport Secretary sees Northamptonshire transport improvements

    Patrick McLoughlin visits new Northampton rail station and meets local leaders to discuss A45 scheme.

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

  • PHE supporting local council tobacco control

    Public Health England is offering a £1,000 discount to councils undertaking a CLeaR peer assessment.

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  • Report highlighting need for engineering skills welcomed by UK Commission for Employment and Skills

    The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has welcomed a new report by Engineering UK, calling for action to be taken now to prepare for increasing skills demand.

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  • £325,000 for M65 white lines and studs work

    A £325,000 Highways Agency project to carry out carriageway maintenance and improvements along sections of the M65 around Blackburn in Lancashire will be delivered over the next few months.

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  • £2.8 million M53 junction repairs to start

    A £2.8 million Highways Agency project to repair junction 2 of the M53, removing weight restrictions and reinstating lanes at the junction in Merseryside will get underway next month.

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  • Security meeting on Paris attacks: 12 January 2015

    The Prime Minister held a security meeting to review the Paris attacks and the risks to the UK of a similar attack.

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

  • British Minister of State for Crime Prevention visits India

    Rt Hon Lynne Featherstone MP will visit India in her role as Ministerial Champion for tackling violence against women and girls this week.

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

  • Welsh Secretary's New Year Message 2015

    Stephen Crabb looks back on 2014 and ahead to 2015.

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

  • Stephen Crabb sets out vision for Wales in major economic speech

    Secretary of State for Wales Stephen Crabb delivers keynote economy speech to business leaders in Cardiff.

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

  • Pension Wise unveiled

    Pension wise will offer free and impartial guidance to people on the new pension freedoms which come into effect in April.

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

  • Great trade opportunities in food and drinks between UK and China

    UK Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Elizabeth Truss, goes to China this week to boost food and drink trade links.

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

  • More encouraging economic news for Scotland

    Scotland Office Minister David Mundell comments on latest Bank of Scotland PMI report.

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

  • Joint statement on Libya by the governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States

    The governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and the USA welcome a new round of political dialogue on Libya next week.

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

  • Common sense rules protect British pubs from the crippling cost of keeping the peace

    The government is intervening to protect landlords and music promoters from crippling costs associated with soundproofing their venues.

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

  • India and Britain, making great things together

    Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and David Cameron jointly welcome the launch of the GREAT Collaborations campaign between the UK & India.

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

  • British companies power ahead in Gujarat

    UK Trade Minister joins OPG Power Ventures in welcoming completion of thermal power plant in Gujarat and agreement to invest further £1.5 billion.

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

  • New fund to help councils crack down on unauthorised development

    Councils set to receive £1 million boost to their efforts to crack down on unauthorised development and ensure everyone plays by the planning rules.

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

  • Huge reduction in benefit dispute waiting times

    New figures show the average waiting time for disputes against benefit decisions have dropped substantially.

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

  • Unilever: Prime Minister's speech

    David Cameron gave a speech on Unilever where he spoke about the economy, creating jobs and answered questions on a range of subjects.

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

  • Environment Agency warns people to be flood aware this weekend

    People are urged to take care in exposed areas, keep clear of promenades and avoid putting themselves or others at risk.

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