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  • Project management

    Explains the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP 's decision to exercise the power of veto around disclosure of a project assessment review report.

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

  • Nick Clegg’s drive to make UK world leader in electric cars

    Deputy Prime Minister announces that government will invest more than £9 million to boost the number of charging points for electric cars.

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

  • DSA procurement

    New contract arrangements are set to reduce the costs of the driving theory test from September 2014.

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

  • Red Tape cuts set to save another £54 million

    £54 million saved by cutting unnecessary rules plus additional initiatives for professional drivers and freight operators announced.

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

  • New state-of-the-art passenger train unveiled

    A new electric Class 700 train is set to improve the travel experience for passengers and boost the economy.

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

  • HS2 Manchester Civic Society address

    Explains how HS2 will be an engine for growth in Manchester and across the north west.

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

  • Publication of the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing charging scheme: accounts for 2012 to 2013

    2012 to 2013 Dartford-Thurrock Crossing charging scheme account to be published.

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

  • Wheels 2 Work annual conference

    Robert Goodwill welcomes the Wheels 2 Work handbook and encourages councils to consider Wheels 2 Work schemes when bidding for funding.

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

  • Supreme Court dismisses all appeals against HS2

    Appeals against HS2 have been unanimously dismissed by the Supreme Court.

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

  • Government announces nearly £7 million extra for flood recovery

    Further funding package of £6.7 million for local authorities affected by recent flooding and severe weather.

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

  • Study seeking better roads for East Anglia to include the A12 between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft

    A47 improvement study to include A12 between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.

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

  • Rail franchising: InterCity East Coast

    Pre-qualified bidders for the InterCity East Coast franchise competition announced.

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

  • Shortlist for new InterCity East Coast rail services

    Potential operators of the new East Coast franchise announced.

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

  • National Roads Policing Conference 2014

    Patrick McLoughlin announces help for the Police to tackle Drug Driving and other steps to improve road safety.

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

  • Crossrail construction reaches halfway point

    David Cameron visited Crossrail, Europe’s largest infrastructure project, to mark the halfway point of its construction.

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

  • First new college in 20 years to support development of High Speed 2 (HS2)

    Plans for a new college to train the next generation of world-class engineers to work on the construction of High Speed 2 (HS2) unveiled.

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

  • Air navigation guidance

    Announcing publication of revised air navigation guidance for the Civil Aviation Authority.

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

  • HS2 Growth Taskforce comes to Liverpool to secure maximum boost for region's economy

    The Taskforce meets leading figures in Liverpool to ensure the economic benefits of high speed rail are maximised.

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

  • Rail fare rises lowest in a decade

    Government driving biggest programme of rail modernisation ever.

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

  • More people choosing greener journeys

    Make it your New Year's resolution to join in.

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