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News 10 February 2016


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£20 million contract to refurbish RAF Valley runway awarded

DIO has awarded a contract to refurbish one of two runways at RAF Valley to a joint venture of North Stone and White Mountain.

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Lord Maude resignation letter and PM's response

Prime Minister David Cameron wrote to Lord Maude following his resignation – read their letters.

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UK to step up NATO maritime commitment

The UK will increase its maritime commitment to NATO exercises and activities, Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced today.

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Home Secretary launches new joint fraud taskforce

New taskforce combines the work of law enforcement, government and big business to crack down on fraud.

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Housing design seminar: Sheffield 3 February 2016

Presentations from the Homes and Communities Agency’s housing design seminar held at the University of Sheffield, at 3 February 2016

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Review of Tidal Lagoons

Today, Wednesday 10 February the Government announced an independent review into the feasibility and practicality of tidal lagoon energy in the UK.

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Government takes aim at pension freedom barriers

People looking to access their pension pot under the new pension freedoms will benefit from easier transfers and more information.

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Department for Transport appoints new director of roads

Tricia Hayes to become Director General of Roads, Devolution and Motoring at the Department for Transport in March 2016.

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Procurement training for schools

The Crown Commercial Service and Department for Education have launched a series of free to access procurement training modules for schools.

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Lord Bew and Sir Christopher Kelly appear before Lords Select Committee

On Tuesday 9 February, Lord Bew and Sir Christopher Kelly gave evidence to the House of Lords Select Committee on the Trade Union Bill.

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Committee publishes responses to Tone from the top report

57 responses from police forces, PCCs and Police and Crime Panels have been published by the Committee on Standards in Public Life

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Call for Farming Recovery Fund applications

Flood affected farmers are urged to submit applications as soon as possible before the 1 April deadline.

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