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  • Chancellor: 'We need a Northern powerhouse'

    Chancellor of the Exchequer on what we can do to make the cities of the north a powerhouse for our economy again.

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

  • Baroness Kramer views rail improvements at Huyton and Roby

    Transport minister sees how improvements will transform rail travel and boost economic growth across the north of England.

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

  • International Festival for Business 2014 and UK Trade & Investment

    The International Festival for Business (IFB) will be the UK’s most significant international trade and commerce showcase since 1951.

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  • Kris Hopkins sees government cash in action in Cornwall, Devon and Bristol

    Housing and Local Growth Minister sees how the government's long-term economic plan is helping deliver new homes and jobs in the area.

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

  • Greater Cambridge City Deal signed

    A deal that could see a £1 billion investment in the Greater Cambridge area is signed by central government and local representatives.

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

  • Big opportunities ahead for UK Rail Supply Chain

    Newly-formed Rail Supply Group to be given £500,000 of funding to help rail suppliers secure new business at home and internationally.

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

  • Speech by the Secretary of State for Wales to the annual Welsh Local Government Association conference

    David Jones MP calls on Welsh Government to reform planning system in Wales

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

  • £10m broadfund fund - winning bids announced

    Successful bids for £10m innovation fund to explore ways to take superfast broad to hardest to reach places announced

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

  • Contractor appointed for Greater Manchester’s smart motorway

    A major project to cut congestion and improve journey times on parts of the M60 and M62 around Greater Manchester is on track to start next month, following the appointment of the main contractor.

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

  • Rail franchising: InterCity West Coast

    Announces the conclusion of negotiations for an agreement that will see Virgin continue to run rail services on the InterCity West Coast.

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

  • Better journeys for passengers on the West Coast Main Line

    New contract will bring £35 million worth of passenger benefits, including 5,500 extra standard-class seats per day.

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

  • Stephen Crabb MP: “Defence industry vital to health of Welsh economy"

    Wales Office Minister visits General Dynamics UK

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

  • UK Export Finance: annual report and accounts published

    UK Export Finance provided £2.3 billion of support for UK exports in the year ending 31 March 2014.

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

  • UK Export Finance begins support for renminbi loans

    UK Export Finance has added the offshore renminbi to its list of supported currencies as it looks to structure its first renminbi supported deal.

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

  • Government consults on simplifying employee benefits in kind and expenses

    Also seeking views on remuneration packages in the 21st century.

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

  • New safety measures on A120 in Essex: work to start

    Work to improve safety on the A120 in the Little Bentley area of Essex will start next month.

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  • First UK-China Financial Forum: Chancellor speech

    Chancellor welcomes Premier Li Keqiang and other senior policy makers from China at the first Financial Forum held between the two countries.

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

  • First UK-China Financial Forum held in London

    Chancellor hosts Premier Li Keqiang at first Financial Forum between the two countries.

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

  • HS2: building and backing British business

    How the government is backing British business and enterprise with better infrastructure, including High Speed 2, and lower taxes.

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

  • Great British high streets worth celebrating

    Brandon Lewis launches a national competition to find our Great British high streets.

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