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  • New cycle routes, racks and repair centres get England moving

    Cyclists and walkers from across the UK are on track to benefit from thousands of new cycle spaces and routes.

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

  • Opening the doors to a innovative new visitors centre in the Thames Gateway

    Bob Neill opened the new visitors centre in Basildon, showcasing the ideas and technologies being developed in the Thames Gateway.

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

  • Mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs

    Response to the consultation into possible reforms of the use on the highway of mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs.

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

  • Extra trains and faster journey times will boost capacity

    Eighty new train carriages set to be introduced on the First TransPennine Express and London Midland networks from December 2013.

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

  • Lennon and McCartney’s childhood homes listed

    Houses in Liverpool where The Beatles wrote their early songs including Please, Please Me are given special status

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

  • £60 million grants to boost rural businesses

    Grants will enable entrepreneurs in rural areas to take life-changing opportunities to grow their businesses through the Rural Economy Grant scheme.

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

  • PM calls Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Monti

    "Their conversation focused on the importance of implementing the strong agenda for economic growth and jobs."

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

  • Crossrail train procurement

    Crossrail Limited has opened the invitation for companies to negotiate for tender of rolling stock and depot facilities.

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

  • UK City of Culture to continue in 2017

    A national competition for cities across the UK

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

  • New transport interchange for Rochdale is given go ahead

    11 million construction of Rochdale's new interchange to begin.

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

  • Culture Secretary's Olympic tour kicks off in Cumbria

    Businesses Urged to Make the Most of 2012.

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

  • Jeremy Hunt's Olympic tour kicks off in Cumbria

    Showcasing the benefits of London 2012 to communities and businesses across the nation.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister speech to the National Manufacturing Summit

    The Deputy Prime Minister's speech on manufacturing at the government's National Manufacturing Summit at Bristol and Bath Science Park.

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

  • £1 billion growth fund boost open for business

    From today an extra £1 billion is available to businesses seeking support to help them create new jobs and grow.

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

  • Nick Clegg welcomes announcement of 3,000 new UK jobs by InterContinental Hotels Group

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today welcomed the announcement of 3,000 new UK jobs by the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).

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

  • Cash boost for electric van man

    Up to £8,000 off for buyers of the first wave of 7 plug-in vans.

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

  • Victoria Beckham becomes GREAT ambassador

    Fashion icon to act as international ambassador for tourism campaign.

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

  • UK-France Summit press conference

    Prime minister David Cameron and President Nicholas Sarkozy held a press conference after the UK-France Summit.

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

  • Construction of Midland Metro extension to begin

    Construction can now begin on an extension to Midland Metro from Snow Hill Station through the city centre to New Street Station.

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

  • 2012 - two years to go

    Today marks exactly two years to go until the opening ceremony of London 2012.

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