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  • Maintenance along the A27, Lancing

    Overnight maintenance work will begin tonight (Thursday 20 February) on the A27 near Lancing, resulting in an improved road surface and better lighting for drivers.

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  • Record-breaking numbers of women in work as employment continues to rise

    Record-breaking numbers of women are now in work – the employment rate of 67.2% is the highest since records began.

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

  • Fallon announces boost for Solent’s maritime and marine engineering industry

    Minister for Portsmouth, Michael Fallon, announced a project to attract more investment in the maritime and marine engineering industry.

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

  • Further statement on future of Hillsborough Castle

    The NIO responds to recent media coverage of its negotiations with Praxis Care over the future of the Secret Garden café at Hillsborough Castle.

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

  • Independence means independence says Scottish Secretary

    'Credible' answers needed on currency in event of independence.

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

  • Passengers on track to receive multi-billion pound improvements to services

    Government has agreed a deal with First Capital Connect to continue running important rail commuter services for the next 6 months.

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

  • HMRC issues Valentine's Day tax credits reminder

    HMRC is reminding anyone claiming tax credits who has a partner moving in with them to say those three little words this Valentine’s Day…”Tell the Taxman.”

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  • 'Grown in Britain, shared globally'

    UK signs the contract to take part in Expo Milano 2015.

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  • Community finance

    Speech by Stephen Williams on how we put ‘public good’ at the heart of the finance industry, and the role of community finance.

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

  • Chancellor visits Carlisle Businesses

    BSW Timber to create 60 new jobs at Carlisle and Dalbeattie mills.

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

  • Roads minister visits site of M2 hole

    Robert Goodwill meets Highways Agency staff working on M2 site.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference

    In a speech at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference the Foreign Secretary says it now ranks alongside drugs, arms and people trafficking.

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

  • Trade Minister visits Dublin to promote UK-Ireland business relationship

    Lord Livingston travels to Dublin today (12 February 2014) on one of his first overseas visits as Trade and Investment Minister.

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

  • Northern Ireland economy growing stronger and more competitive

    The Secretary of State took part in a roundtable discussion on the NI economy at Bloomberg's European HQ in London today

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

  • #ChooseCycling manifesto launch

    Speech regarding the goals, myths, investment and plans for cycling in the United Kingdom by Robert Goodwill.

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

  • Road investment

    A new approach to investing in road improvements will put a full stop to stop-start spending.

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

  • Rail project generating £4 billion for North of England gets underway

    Chancellor George Osborne launches the start of the Northern Hub rail upgrades.

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

  • Funding for primary school sports

    The Prime Minister has set out his commitment to quality primary school sport.

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

  • Cable: We’ll keep working with business to help Portsmouth get ahead

    Vince Cable visits Portsmouth and Gosport and pledges that the government would continue working in partnership with local businesses.

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

  • Rail infrastructure

    Crossrail contract to be awarded to Bombardier.

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