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Liberal Democrats challenge Government hypocrisy over green travel

The Government was today accused of ignoring its own advice on climate change after figures revealed a rise in the use of ministerial cars as well as cabinet ministers choosing to fly to Brussels rather than take the train. Figures for overseas travel by cabinet ministers show that only eight out of 29 trips to Brussels used Eurostar, with the rest involving flying. Twelve of those trips saw the RAF's No 32 squadron being used instead.

26 Jul 2007
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Probe over wheelchair 'car fraud'

Six disabled people have been arrested in connection with what is believed to be the widespread abuse of a scheme to help wheelchair-users buy cars. An investigation for BBC Radio 4's You and Yours programme revealed some had repeatedly bought high-value cars VAT free, then sold them for huge profits. The BBC's Shari Vahl said it was believed those involved had made hundreds of thousands of pounds.

25 Jul 2007
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Billions lost due to complex benefit system

For the eighteenth year in succession the National Audit Office has refused to sign off the Department for Work and Pensions' accounts due to unacceptably high levels of fraud and error. Commenting, Liberal Democrat Shadow Secretary for Work and Pensions Danny Alexander MP said:

25 Jul 2007
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Disabled urged to get airborne

In spite of the costs involved and people's preconceptions about who can learn to fly, the British Disabled Flying Association (BDFA) is using a number of adaptations to persuade disabled people that flying is an achievable goal. The BDFA welcomes people with all types of disabilities

25 Jul 2007
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