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  • Giving train passengers more information on punctuality

    Greater detailed information means passengers will be able to find out if train services run on time to within one minute.

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

  • Driving tests brought closer to home with partnership deal

    Driving tests could soon be available from branches of Halfords under plans announced by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning.

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

  • £10 million literacy catch-up programme for disadvantaged pupils

    Projects to be set up across England to help disadvantaged pupils who are below the expected level of English by the end of primary school.

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

  • Personal Independence Payment and eligibility for a Blue Badge

    Written statement by Norman Baker MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • Bob Neill responds to an article in the Municipal Journal on the disclosure of councillors' pecuniary interests

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill responds to claims reported in the Municipal Journal that councillors may not have to register their pecuniary…

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

  • South Sudan - one year on

    On 9 July 2012 the new nation of South Sudan will mark its first anniversary.

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

  • Foreign Secretary marks 10th Anniversary of the International Criminal Court

    Foreign Secretary William Hague will give a speech in The Hague on international law and justice in foreign policy today, in the year of the 10th Anniversary of the International Criminal Court.

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

  • International law and justice in a networked world

    "Justice and international law are central to foreign policy" said Foreign Secretary William Hague in his speech in The Hague today.

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

  • Diplomatic Excellence in the 21st Century

    Foreign Secretary William Hague gave a speech about the importance of diplomacy at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 9 July.

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

  • 3 Commando Brigade recognised for Op HERRICK role

    The role that 3 Commando Brigade played in Afghanistan while on Operation HERRICK 14 last year has been branded 'historically significant' by senior British and American officers.

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

  • RNAS Culdrose team deploys on counter-piracy operation

    A team from Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Culdrose has deployed to the Indian Ocean to join the fight against piracy, people-trafficking and drugs.

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

  • 19 Light Brigade and 20th Armoured Brigade celebrate Afghanistan homecoming

    More than 500 soldiers from both 19 Light Brigade and 20th Armoured Brigade marched through the centre of Paderborn in northern Germany last week to celebrate their homecoming from Afghanistan.

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

  • Household Cavalry enjoy a post-Jubilee seaside break

    The horses of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment have swapped the hustle and bustle of city life for some well-earned rehabilitation among the sand dunes and surf of the North Norfolk coast.

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

  • Royal Marines get essential Medical & Dental facilities

    The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has delivered new Medical & Dental facilities for 42 Commando Royal Marines, one of three elite battalion-sized units which make up 3 Commando Brigade.

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

  • Public attitudes tracking survey

    DECC has set up a tracking survey to understand and monitor public attitudes to the Department’s main business priorities. The summary note…

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

  • Scottish business and exports at forefront of UK's growth agenda

    Firms in Scotland were given a unique chance to make their voices heard as part of an ongoing Review of UK Competitiveness in Edinburgh earlier…

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

  • Publication of the UKBA report "Common Travel Area: Review of New Arrangement at Northern Ireland Sea Ports"

    The Scotland Office Minister David Mundell has welcomed the publication of the UKBA report

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

  • Irish restaurateur Oliver Peyton awarded honorary OBE

    Irish-born restaurateur Oliver Peyton was today presented with an honorary OBE (Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire).

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

  • Irish restaurateur awarded honorary OBE

    Founder of Peyton & Byrne recognised for his culinary contribution.

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

  • £2.6 million to help disabled people become MPs

    A £2.6 million fund designed to help disabled people overcome barriers to becoming councillors, police and crime commissioners or MPs was launched by the government today.

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