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  • Government commits £15m to kickstart new regulator in response to Wood Review

    The Government today announced it would contribute short term funding of £15 million over five years to help kickstart the establishment of a new regulatory body for the UK’s offshore oil and gas industry.

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

  • £29 million for North Yorkshire bypass

    The North Yorkshire economy to benefit from major transport funding

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

  • Regulator strengthens oversight of rail industry

    Michael Luger, Justin McCracken and Bob Holland appointed to Office of Rail Regulation.

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

  • New multi-million-pound missiles secure 300 UK jobs

    The Royal Navy's new Wildcat helicopters are to be fitted with £90 million missiles thanks to a contract that will sustain 300 UK jobs.

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

  • Rail franchising: 16 July 2014

    Essex Thameside franchise awarded NXET Trains Limited.

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

  • Green light for extra rail services between England and Wales

    Deal will provide an additional 2,450 seats across morning and evening peaks every week.

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

  • Welsh Secretary responds to Labour Market Statistics

    Stephen Crabb MP: "It's good to see unemployment falling again in Wales."

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

  • Nick Clegg statement on employment statistics

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg gave a statement on the employment statistics released today (16 July 2014).

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

  • Employment rate matches record high

    Nearly a million more people are in work compared to a year ago, and the employment rate has never been higher, new official figures show.

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

  • Weekend local road closures as part of advance work on A5-M1 Link Dunstable Northern Bypass in Bedfordshire

    Road users are advised that there will be weekend closures on local roads this month, as advance work progresses on the A5-M1 Link Dunstable Northern Bypass improvement scheme in Bedfordshire.

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  • Foreign Secretary: My priorities are security, economy and Europe

    Philip Hammond stresses need for reform in the EU.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes Egyptian ceasefire initiative in Gaza and Israel

    Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond urges parties in Gaza and Israel to take this opportunity to end hostilities.

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

  • Spaceport UK

    Sets out plans for the UK's first spaceport.

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

  • UK receives Syrian chemicals for destruction

    Industrial grade chemicals, intended by Syria for the production of chemical weapons, are being unloaded at Marchwood Port in Hampshire.

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

  • Alleged Serious and Significant Offences (Diplomatic Immunity): 2013

    Mark Simmonds updated Parliament on serious and significant offences allegedly committed by people entitled to diplomatic immunity.

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

  • Parking fines incurred by Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations in the UK

    Foreign Office Minister has made a statement on parking fines incurred by Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations in the UK 2013.

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

  • A1033 resurfacing work starts next week

    Work to resurface stretches of the A1033 Hull Road and Hedon Road, in Hull, will begin next week.

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  • Government paves way for UK spaceport

    Government consults on essential criteria for location to launch commercial space flights from 2018.

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

  • New lighting columns for A69 West Denton

    Work to replace lighting columns on the A69 at West Denton, near Newcastle will take place next week.

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  • Next steps for Lower Thames Crossing announced

    Decision announced to undertake detailed planning for 2 possible Lower Thames Crossing location options.

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