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Specification for the Great Western second direct award and a summary of consultation responses.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a called-in decision.
“Trailblazer” deeper devolution deal, agreed between the West Midlands Combined Authority and the UK government.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The CMA is investigating the award of the West Coast Partnership Rail Franchise to First Rail Holdings Ltd and Trenitalia UK Ltd.
UK defence in the north-west of England benefits from £2.5 billion each year, supporting 16,000 jobs.
The UK government has updated its travel advice to Ukraine following a change in the risk assessment on the ground in 4 western regions of the country.
A multi-million pound scheme, which will tackle congestion and help unlock thousands of new homes in Swindon, is to get under way next month.
The West of England Local Industrial Strategy sets out long-term priorities to increase productivity in the region.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A second devolution deal with the Mayor and the West Midlands Combined Authority to boost local productivity and growth.
The West Midlands Local Industrial Strategy sets out long-term priorities to increase productivity in the region.
These devolution deals give the West Midlands Combined Authority greater control over transport, skills, business support and other areas.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The National Infrastructure Commission publishes its interim report into the Cambridge – Milton Keynes – Oxford corridor.
Closed Competition Commission (CC) rail franchise merger inquiries: National Express Group plc, Stagecoach Group plc and FirstGroup plc.
Asking for views on proposals for improving train services on the Great Western rail network from April 2020.
Seeks views on our proposed approach for securing Great Western franchised rail services when the current franchise award ends in 2015.
Boosting the economy and supporting communities will be UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont's focus as he visits Scotland's west coast this week.
HM Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw addresses the Confederation of British Industry conference in Solihull about apprenticeships.
This support service is helping to break down barriers for west Cumbria’s unemployed, and helping them to find work.
Four anglers from Birmingham, Stoke on Trent, Telford, and Shrewsbury received total penalties of £1,507 for fishing without a licence.
Over 90 rail stations will be included in the 'pay as you go' pilots.
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