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  • £9 million funding available to improve transport systems

    Opportunities for businesses and local authorities to work together to develop integrated transport systems.

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  • Improvements to junction 10 on the M4 near Reading

    Work will start this weekend on a major improvement scheme at junction 10 on the M4 near Reading

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  • Construction funding: £2 million to improve the supply chain

    Opportunities for businesses in any sector to collaborate on new ideas to modernise the way the UK building industry operates.

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  • A64 major resurfacing work to recommence in January

    Work on a £3.3m scheme to provide a smoother road surface for drivers in North Yorkshire will continue in January as resurfacing work takes place on the A64 between York and Scarborough.

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  • Traffic bulletin: Overnight carriageway closure on M3 in Surrey and Hampshire

    Road users in Surrey and Hampshire are advised that the westbound M3 will be closed between junctions 3 and 4 (Bagshot to Farnborough) tomorrow night (Wednesday 7 January) from 9pm until 5.30am for emergency carriageway resu…

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  • Work of the DCLG during Christmas Recess

    Work of the Department for Communities and Local Government during Christmas Recess.

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

  • Christmas rail disruption

    Actions to be taken in response to rail disruption during Christmas 2014.

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

  • Overnight closures keep smart motorway scheme on schedule

    A series of overnight closures will be in place on sections of the M60 from Monday 12 January as part of a £208 million project to cut congestion and improve journey times.

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  • Fruit juice boost for UK

    Exports of our fruit and vegetable juices have increased by almost 40% since 2010 worth a record £65 million last year.

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

  • Planned roadworks in Kent and Sussex:

    The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of 5 January but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement wor…

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  • Chancellor meets with employees at growing science innovator LGC in Teddington

    Chancellor meets with employees at growing science innovator LGC in Teddington

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

  • English and Welsh sparkling wines a cork popping success

    Sales of English and Welsh wine predicted to hit almost £100 million next year

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

  • 8,000 companies benefit from Regional Growth Fund

    The Regional Growth Fund established by the Deputy Prime Minister has now supported 8,000 companies through 400 projects and programmes.

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

  • Dart Charge: drivers encouraged to pay as vehicles registered reaches one million

    One million vehicles are now registered to Dart Charge accounts with journey times significantly quicker according to new data released today by the Highways Agency.

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  • Scottish salmon - a worldwide success story

    Worldwide sales of Scottish salmon reach an all time high of £571 million and the first Protected Food Name bid for London

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

  • Rural productivity driven by hi-tech boost and better roads

    More rural opportunities could increase rural employment in England by 6%.

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

  • Councils urged to boost access to free-to-use cash machines on high streets

    Councils are being urged to use their business rates powers to increase access to free-to-use cash machines on high streets and in town centres.

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

  • Overnight slip road closures on A45/A46 Tollbar End scheme near Coventry

    Road users are advised there will be two overnight slip road closures at the Stivichall Roundabout as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing improvement work on the A45/A46 Tollbar End scheme near Coventry in the New Yea…

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  • Hancock: Record year for the high street

    According to government estimates the value of retail sales in 2014 are forecast to be at an all-time high for the UK.

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

  • Travel advice for seasonal shoppers

    Last minute Christmas shoppers and those planning to visit the Boxing Day sales are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journeys in advance and keep up to date with the latest road conditions over the festive …

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