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  • New details on CAP implementation announced

    More information has been published for farmers about the new Common Agricultural Policy rules.

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

  • Overnight lane closures for M62 safety improvement work

    Road users are being advised that tonight and tomorrow night there will be lane closures on the M62 near Tingley for resurfacing work to improve journeys.

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  • M62 Junction 34 to 33 westbound safety improvements

    Work to improve safety on the westbound M62 between junction 34 and 33 in West Yorkshire has begun this week.

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  • Fall in youth unemployment welcome but more must be done, UKCES claims

    UK Commission for Employment and Skills welcomes new findings on youth unemployment, but claims much work is still to be done to tackle the problem.

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  • Opportunities for UK oil and gas companies in Africa

    UKTI’s event in Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games highlighted support available to help UK business access export opportunities in east and west Africa.

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  • Record fall in youth unemployment

    Youth unemployment has seen the largest annual fall since records began alongside the steepest annual fall in unemployment in 25 years.

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

  • Permit scheme consultation

    Consultation to allow councils to approve street works permit schemes opens.

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

  • New powers could bring "click and collect" to a store near you

    New plans would enable British high streets to adapt to meet the changing needs of today’s modern consumer.

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

  • Overnight weekend closures for M1 bridge maintenance

    Road users are being advised to plan their journeys in advance, following the start of a major bridge maintenance programme on the M1 which will help to improve journeys.

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  • Russian import ban on agricultural products

    Information about agricultural products affected by the Russian import ban.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister announces Northern Futures project

    Nick Clegg has launched a call for ideas on ways to create an economic hub in the north of the country.

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

  • Contractor appointed for Hull’s A63 Castle Street improvement scheme

    A major project to improve access to the Port of Hull, relieving congestion and improving safety, has taken a major step forward following the appointment of the main contractor.

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

  • Superfast broadband reaches more than 1 million homes and businesses across UK

    More than 190,000 homes and businesses in Wales can now also access superfast internet speeds thanks to UK government rollout.

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

  • HMG reaction to Russian sanctions

    Russia has no grounds to impose sanctions and should use its influence with violent Russian-backed separatists to stop destabilising Ukraine.

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

  • RACE is open for business

    The UK Atomic Energy Authority is creating an industrial capability for developing Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE).

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  • A flexible approach can benefit both employees and employers

    Returning to work after having children can be difficult for women but sound advice and support make this easier.

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

  • Update: Avoid M180 as severe delays on M180 and A18

    Drivers are advised to avoid the eastbound M180 today as there are still long delays on the M180 and A18 due to ongoing carriageway reconstruction work taking place on the motorway between junction 2 and 3.

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  • Government launches study into potential Crossrail extension

    Plans would see faster rail services for Hertfordshire passengers and pave the way for a more ambitious redevelopment of Euston station.

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

  • East Village completed, key London 2012 legacy

    All 2,818 homes in the former Olympic Village have been handed over and the sale of the Village to its long-term owners concluded.

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  • M180 closures for major resurfacing work

    Major resurfacing work will take place on the M180 in August, providing a new road surface along 13 miles of the motorway between Doncaster and Scunthorpe.

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