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  • Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations regulations

    Consultation on exemptions from European Community regulations on Rail Passengers' Rights and Obligations released.

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

  • Matthew Hancock speech on Industrial Strategy

    Matthew Hancock outlines the government’s industrial strategy, and what this means for both advanced manufacturing and wider economy.

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

  • Overnight closures on the M6 in Staffordshire

    As part of the ongoing smart motorway upgrade near Birmingham, which will result in reduced congestion and more reliable journey times for road users, drivers are being advised that there will be overnight closures and some …

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  • New pictures show improved Dartford Crossing

    New pictures showing how the Dartford Crossing will look after the introduction of Dart Charge have been released today by the Highways Agency.

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  • Footpath resurfacing work alongside the A5 at Dordon, Staffordshire

    Daytime resurfacing work is to be carried out on the footpath alongside the A5 between Dordon Roundabout at the M40 junction 10 near Tamworth, Staffordshire, from Monday 20 October.

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  • Weekend closure of A45 eastbound near Rushden, Northamptonshire

    The eastbound carriageway of the A45 between Wellingborough and Rushden, Northamptonshire, will be closed over the weekend of 17 to 20 October for resurfacing.

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  • Overnight closures of the M1 at junction 19 in Leicestershire

    A number of overnight closures will be taking place on the M1 near Junction 19 from this Sunday as part of the Highways Agency’s ongoing improvement schemes in the area.

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  • Growth of the UK space sector

    Speech given at the Royal Aeronautical Society President’s Conference.

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

  • New lease of life for Shepherd's Bush Market

    Shepherd’s Bush Market in line for multi-million pound makeover after ministers approved a major regeneration project on the historic site.

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

  • Welsh Secretary: North Wales "a beacon of export success"

    Stephen Crabb MP to highlight why Wales is a great place to invest on visits to Toyota and ConvaTec.

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

  • £30 million HS2 community and business support funds launched

    New grants to support communities and businesses near HS2.

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

  • Road maintenance works on A38 Glynn Valley

    Overnight road maintenance work, including resurfacing and drainage improvements, will take place on the A38 at Glynn Valley between the nights of Monday 20 and Friday 24 October and on the following week between the nights …

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  • Noises off – Cable says Britain is open for business

    Cable visits India to spread the message ‘Britain is open for Business’ and dispel the myth that the UK isn't welcoming to Indian students.

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

  • Rise of the ROBO shoppers means retailers must up the ante to compete for tech-savvy customers

    Research from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows new technology is placing increasing pressure on retailers to improve their customer service and compete for tech-savvy customers.

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  • Multi-million pound fund to get hydrogen cars moving

    The arrival of hydrogen cars on UK roads is a step closer as the Business Minister Matthew Hancock announced up to £11 million of funding.

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

  • Report reveals continued growth of UK space sector

    The UK Space Agency has today (Thursday 9 October) published its biennial study into the progress of the UK space sector.

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

  • Minister to sign £270 million Heart of the South West Growth Deal

    Greg Clark signs £270 million Growth Deal in the Heart of the South West to help create jobs, build homes and improve transport links.

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

  • Remit letter from NHS Wales in 2015 to 2016

    Letter from Mark Drakeford Minister for Health and Social Services to DDRB chair.

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  • M53 and M56 Stoak Interchange repairs to begin

    Regular weekend road works to deliver routine repairs and safer and smoother journeys for motorway users in Cheshire and Merseyside will start this month.

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  • Minister to sign £200 million Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth Deal

    Greg Clark, Minister for Universities, Science and Cities, will today sign the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth Deal.

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