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From The Rt Hon Sir Patrick McLoughlin
  • Eric Pickles launches package of support for local shops

    Town centre tax breaks and parking reform at centre of high street package.

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

  • Indemnity for Christopher Irwin, Head of UK delegation to the Channel Tunnel Intergovernmental Commission

    Government decides to indemnify Mr Christopher Irwin.

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

  • High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill

    Announces the First Reading of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Bill.

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

  • Major step forward for HS2 as hybrid Bill published

    The hybrid Bill gives government the powers to construct and operate a high speed railway between London and Birmingham.

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

  • Airport security scanners

    Security scanners to be deployed at extra 11 airports.

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

  • Rail growth through competition: the success of the UK model

    Discusses the benefits of competition in the rail industry plus future plans for development and enhancement.

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

  • Government calls on transport industry to create legacy of skilled workers

    £73 billion commitment to deliver skills legacy for Britain.

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

  • HS2 driving growth in the UK supply chain

    How the benefits of high speed rail will be felt throughout the UK.

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

  • Sir David Higgins to drive down cost of HS2

    New HS2 Ltd Chairman Sir David Higgins to report on how to reduce the £42.6 billion cost of the scheme.

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

  • Strengthening Britain’s train-building industry

    Rail Industry Supply Chain Forum announced to strengthen rail industry.

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

  • Why HS2 will spread prosperity

    Setting out the strategic case for HS2 and why we need it.

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

  • HS2 crucial to meet UK transport needs

    HS2 needed by Britain to meet future transport needs.

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

  • The strategic case for HS2

    Strategic case for HS2 documentation released.

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

  • UK agrees start of new aviation negotiations with China

    Patrick McLoughlin has agreed to begin talks with China to improve air links.

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

  • Transforming rail travel on the East Coast

    East Coast Mainline competition documents released.

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

  • Appointment of the new Chairman of HS2 Ltd

    Sir David Higgins will be taking over the role of Chair of HS2 as of January 2014.

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

  • End to foreign language driving tests

    Driving test candidates will no longer be able to use foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on their test from 7 April 2014.

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

  • The future of rail fares

    Ticket price increases to be limited.

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

  • Fares and ticketing review

    Rail fares and ticketing: next steps government response document released setting out new ticket pricing practices.

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

  • Fares and ticketing review

    Discusses the importance of rail and announces changes to rail fares including flex and capping.

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