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  • Boost to UK infrastructure as Korean multi-billion pound pension fund makes UK move

    The world's fourth largest pension fund reveals its plans to open a UK base.

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

  • Major package of reforms to increase passenger numbers

    Series of changes commuters to improve buses and give greater value for money.

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

  • New rural growth drive to create 3,000 new jobs and 700 businesses

    Five public and private sector partnerships have been selected to each deliver a regional Rural Growth Network.

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

  • Ten Super-Connected Cities announced

    Chancellor reveals cities to share £100m to introduce ultra-fast broadband, with additional £50m for further roll-out.

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

  • 150 days until the Games begin

    150 ways the Olympics are helping people and places all around the UK.

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

  • Torchbearers and street route for Olympic Flame revealed

    Thousands of people will take turns to carry the Torch around the UK.

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

  • GREAT campaign heads Down Under

    Melbourne becomes the latest destination for the campaign ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech to the British Chambers of Commerce annual conference

    A speech given by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to the British Chambers of Commerce annual conference on 15 March 2012.

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

  • Civic Honours competition results announced

    Three places given city status in honour of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

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

  • Holidays at Home are GREAT

    A campaign has been launched today encouraging people to choose ‘staycations’.

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

  • Tougher penalties for road works disruption

    Utility companies who take too long to complete their road works will face higher charges Norman Baker has announced.

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

  • Street works overrun penalties

    Local authorities street works penalties to be increased.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister visits Tunisia

    Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt will meet the Tunisian Foreign Minister and Speaker of the Parliament and engage with British business while on a visit to the country.

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

  • London 2012 anti-doping laboratory unveiled

    Olympics Minister tours the facility

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

  • GREAT campaign launches in Rio de Janeiro

    2016 Olympic host city celebrates best of British

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

  • Government cash boost helps drive growth for Sunderland car parts factory

    The Deputy Prime Minister will today visit Sunderland business Unipres UK to see the start of work to install a new 3,000 tonne press.

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

  • Ending inflation-busting rail fare rises

    Rail fare increases to be capped at the rate of inflation.

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

  • Local authorities meet deadline for broadband plans

    All local authorities except two submitted initial broadband plans on time reveals Secretary of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport

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

  • New head of Youth Sport Trust appointed

    Culture Secretary welcomes former UK Sport Chief Executive John Steele to new role

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

  • UK should have best superfast broadband in Europe

    Broadband providers will be given a call to action by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt tomorrow

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