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Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Michael Gove announces a new endowment fund for education, designed to make schools and local authorities compete to help the poorest pupils.
Education Secretary Michael Gove commits £110 million to an education endowment designed to raise standards in the weakest schools.
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Business Advisory Group, tuition fees, Andy Parsons, US elections, Israeli 'strategic dialogue', immgration cap, Lloyds appointment and Boris Johnson.
From the Prime Minister's spokesperson on: Andy Parsons and Lloyds Bank.
Andrew Stunell holds a roundtable meeting for members of the Chinese community, providing an opportunity to explore their concerns.
Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Speech delivered on behalf of the Secretary of State. Introduction It…
A simple new health check to help local business people spot early signs of decline in their high street is launched today
Introduction Good morning - it’s a real pleasure to welcome you all to BIS today for this summit. The London 2012 Olympic Games are an…
Speech delivered by Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology at the Honourable Artillery Company, London on Tuesday 2 November 2010.
Much of the British High Commission’s work on migration is directed towards educating people on the risks and realities of migrating illegally, with the aim of dissuading people from travelling irregularly in the first place.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt welcomed the Convention's entry into force in a statement.
Foreign Secretary William Hague announces Sudan as "highest priority" for the UK's Presidency of the UN Security Council this month.
Heavy rainfall is causing flash flooding in southern Thailand. Other areas are also experiencing problems as a result of earlier flooding.
Prime Minister David Cameron said the UK and France have opened a "new chapter" in defence and security cooperation as the two countries signed treaties pledging to work more closely together.
Chris Huhne delivered a speech on green growth to the London School of Economics on Tuesday 2 November calling for a 'more balanced, more sustainable economy'.
Foreign Secretary William Hague extends condolences to family and friends of those killed and injured.
Endal Junior - or EJ - is a highly trained assistance dog and for his owner, Allen Parton, who was severely injured in the first Gulf War, EJ…
Hundreds of Street residents turned out to cheer and wave flags as the parish council conferred the distinction to recognise WO1 Tomlinson&rsquo…
In a speech to defence industry members, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Peter Luff, today announced that, by the end of 2010, a Green Paper will be published that sets out plans for defence industria…
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