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  • Games boost interest from abroad

    Hugh Robertson welcomes study that shows Chinese and Indians are more likely to want to visit Britain as a result of London 2012.

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

  • Portas Pilots to kick-start high street renaissance

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps announces the first 12 Portas Pilot towns.

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

  • Minister of State visits NACCO Materials Handling Ltd, Portadown

    Minister of State the Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP visited NACCO Materials Handling Ltd, Portadown. a leading manufacturing company of Forklift trucks with a workforce of over 600 employees.

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

  • Infrastructure: roads

    Announcing publication of government's response to an independent review on operating, maintaining and enhancing the strategic road network.

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

  • New plans to reform strategic road network

    Strategic road network first steps to reform released.

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

  • Green growth gets £113 million transport boost

    30 carbon cutting local transport schemes given go ahead.

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

  • Apprenticeships are not just for the young

    Employment roadshow arrives in Birmingham.

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

  • Most councils finalise broadband rollout plans

    Three quarters of local authorities have completed their plans for rolling-out superfast broadband to rural areas.

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

  • Government Car and Despatch Agency business plan

    Announces publication of GCDA's business plan outlining services to be delivered, resources required and measures for assessing performance.

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

  • Revised charges to improve Dartford crossing

    Dartford-Thurrock crossing improvements one step closer.

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

  • Historic Vehicles MOT

    Exemption of MOT requirement for all historic vehicles.

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

  • 500 days to Paralympics

    This weekend marks a major milestone for Paralympic athletes and fans in the countdown to London 2012.

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

  • Cutting MoT red tape for classic vehicle owners

    Classic vehicles to be exempted from the MOT test.

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

  • New Chair of Gambling Commission appointed

    Philip Graf has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Gambling Commission.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt rides the rapids at the Lee Valley White Water Centre

    Olympic venue for canoe and slalom helping to prepare Team GB for London 2012.

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

  • "Britain’s moment to shine"

    Deputy PM says Olympic Torch will showcase best of Britain

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

  • Government Olympic Communication service to launch

    Dedicated team for government communications during London 2012 opens for business this week.

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

  • PM meeting with European leaders

    The PM discussed priorities for G8 with European leaders Van Rompuy, Merkel, Hollande, Barosso and Monti.

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

  • "Foreign policy has to support jobs and growth, and prosperity"

    Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the annual Confederation of British Industry (CBI) dinner on 16 May.

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

  • Somerset and Devon showcasing new opportunities in rural business

    Devon and Somerset is one of five regions selected by Government earlier this year to benefit from a Rural Growth Network.

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