In a speech in London, he said 40 major infrastructure projects, such as Crossrail and new broadband networks, are to be given "priority status".

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The difference, today, the experts say, is that security has reached top priority status as airlines bid to regain the public confidence -- and stay financially solvent.

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"We've been given exclusive, priority bidder status, " Owen told BBC Radio Five Live.

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Right now our priority is determining the status of the Americans involved and gaining a full understanding of what took place.

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Testing for HIV remains a top priority, and thanks to ongoing scientific advancements, finding out your HIV status has never been easier and treatment is more effective than ever.

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And I emphasized my priority of having Congress repeal Jackson-Vanik, provide permanent trade relations status to Russia so that American businesses can take advantage of the extraordinary opportunities now that Russia is a member of the WTO.

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Joyce said the new partnership would benefit its frequent flyers in particular, with the airlines offering reciprocal access to tier status benefits, including end-to-end recognition of customers, lounge access and priority check-in and boarding.

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