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  • Chancellor welcomes new jobs following fall in beer duty

    Chancellor visits the Midlands.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 24 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, the Budget, political dynasties and flight MH370.

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

  • City Deal creates thousands of new jobs and apprenticeships in Leicestershire

    Leicester and Leicestershire have agreed with the government a multi-million pound City Deal to boost the local economy.

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

  • Road users advised of overnight closures on M69 near Coventry

    The Highways Agency will be carrying out overnight drainage and road marking work on the M69 near Coventry from Monday 7 April.

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  • East Coast on course for improved rail services

    The invitation to tender for the East Coast franchise, which asks bidders to set out proposals for services, has been published.

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

  • Mulberry factory bags hundreds of jobs for Somerset

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg officially opened a new Mulberry factory today, which will create hundreds of new jobs in Somerset.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 21 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on EU reform, Parliament, the World Cup, tuition fees and immigration.

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

  • HS2 will drive urban regeneration

    HS2 Growth Taskforce delivers its recommendations to government calling for action now to maximise the impacts of HS2.

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

  • Funding for apprenticeships helps small business and postgraduates

    More finance for the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) scheme and degree level and postgraduate apprenticeships.

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

  • Councils receive share of roads repair funding

    Extra money for repairs to local roads damaged by severe weather.

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

  • Budget extension of Help to Buy equity loan creates thousands of construction jobs

    Help to Buy Equity loan scheme extension creating new construction jobs

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

  • British Embassy and House of Fraser in Abu Dhabi

    Abu Dhabi selected as House of Fraser’s first international home and the British Embassy join forces to promote Fashion and Retail is GREAT.

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

  • Chancellor George Osborne's Budget 2014 speech

    The Budget 2014 speech in full.

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

  • Budget 2014: Key announcements

    Budget 2014: Chancellor sets out how the government is taking further action to build a resilient economy.

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

  • EU Transport Council: 20 March 2014

    Outlines transport issues discussed at the first Transport Council under the Greek Presidency including rail regulation and urban mobility.

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

  • High Commissioner presents her credentials in Lesotho

    High Commissioner’s Speech on presentation of credentials to His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho

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

  • Overnight closures for M1 j39-42 smart motorway improvements

    Road users are advised that parts of the M1 in West Yorkshire will be closed for five nights between this Sunday (23 March) and the following Saturday (5 April) as part of the next phase of work to upgrade the road to a smar…

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  • Budget 2014: further action to enhance UK Export Finance support

    UK Export Finance is to boost its direct lending programme and consult on changes to broaden its powers to support exports

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

  • Eric Pickles' statement on the Budget 2014

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles' statement on the Budget 2014.

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

  • Budget 2014 outlines benefits for Scotland

    Today’s Budget emphasises that Scotland’s economy is successful and stronger as part of the UK.

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