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  • £97 million supercomputer makes UK world leader in weather and climate science

    Government plans for a new £97 million supercomputer will cement the UK’s position as a world leader in weather and climate prediction.

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

  • Drivers set to save £150 million over the next ten years as driving licence fees fall

    Drivers will save up to £150 million over the next ten years as the cost of getting a driving licence is slashed, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander and Transport Minister Claire Perry announced today.

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

  • Danny Alexander's 2014 Shelter Scotland Lecture

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander talks housing policy in the 2014 Shelter Scotland lecture.

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

  • Crucial step towards fiscal devolution

    The UK Treasury and Secretary of State for Wales have met with the Welsh Government in a landmark step towards greater fiscal devolution.

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

  • Job boost for Cheshire announced by Chief Secretary to the Treasury

    Molpex laboratories at Alderley Park opened by Danny Alexander.

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

  • Nick Clegg steps up campaign for northern powers

    The Deputy Prime Minister launched a new phase of his Northern Futures campaign today, as he held a major Cabinet Committee meeting in Stockport.

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

  • New £1 coin design competition opens

    The Chancellor invites the nation to design the ‘tails’ side of new £1 coin.

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

  • Danny Alexander answers #indyref questions during Facebook Q&A

    Ahead of the Scottish independence referendum on 18 September Danny Alexander discussed the issues live on Facebook.

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

  • Landmark £1.2 billion Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal signed

    Danny Alexander and Greg Clark visit Glasgow to sign the Glasgow and Clyde Valley City Deal, which sets out the region's strategy for economic growth.

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

  • Additional £1 million for MG ALBA announced by government

    Funding will support the production of Gaelic language content, and continue providing a valued service for Gaelic speakers in Scotland.

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

  • Troubled Families programme expanded to help younger children

    Expansion of the Troubled Families programme to help vulnerable younger children from struggling homes get a better chance in life.

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

  • New infrastructure guarantee for Speyside renewable energy plan issued by Treasury

    This is the latest project to be supported by the UK Guarantees scheme where the UK government act as a loan guarantor to major infrastructure investments.

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

  • VAT refund scheme for museums and galleries to be extended

    Government announces plans to extend the VAT refund scheme which helps with the costs of providing free access to the public.

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

  • Danny Alexander to take the case for staying in the UK to all corners of Scotland

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury will be travelling around Scotland, from east to west and north to south, visiting a range of key companies.

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

  • Scotland’s rich economic tapestry is a huge asset for the UK

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander sets out why being part of the UK is helping Scotland’s economy grow and create jobs.

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

  • Got #indyref questions? Join our Facebook Q&A with Danny Alexander

    Danny Alexander will answer your questions during a live Facebook chat on Thursday 21 August, 6pm.

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

  • First wave of projects for £1 billion programme to help unlock 200,000 homes

    Eric Pickles announces the first wave of projects to benefit from a £1 billion scheme to provide new homes.

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

  • UK Treasury support kick-starts 3,000 new homes in Aberdeen

    £80 million loan to finance a new development of 3,000 homes in Aberdeen.

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

  • £348 million warship contract delivers Clyde jobs boost

    More than 800 Scottish jobs have been protected thanks to a multi-million-pound contract to build 3 new vessels for the Royal Navy.

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

  • Danny Alexander: the pound question

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury responds to the Scotland Decides TV debate on the independence referendum, and the question of currency.

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