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  • New Children's Commissioner appointed

    Anne Longfield OBE has been appointed as the new Children’s Commissioner for England.

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

  • Deputy PM celebrates number of apprentices doubling and launches one-stop job shops for 16-18s

    A new database of courses, opportunities and skills for 16 to 18-year-olds, similar to the UCAS system, will be in place for September 2015.

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

  • Energy Priorities

    Energy priorities speech by Energy Minister, Matthew Hancock.

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

  • India, UK partnership paves way for sustainable living in Aluva

    The workshop was part of a project supported by the British High Commission to help Aluva minimise climate risks.

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

  • Universal Credit support boost for social landlords

    A support pack has been designed to give social landlords practical advice on how to ensure their tenants are prepared for Universal Credit.

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

  • High Commissioner to South Africa hosted Chevening Alumni

    Scholars shared their experiences and skills they acquired while studying at UK universities. Scholarships for South Africa were tripled

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

  • What is the Autumn Statement?

    Autumn Statement provides an update on the government's economic plans.

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

  • Housebuilding efforts reap real results

    The numbers of new homes in England has risen by 10% over the past year – the highest percentage increase in 12 years.

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

  • Opportunities for UK exporters in Latin America

    Lord Livingston urged UK businesses to consider the opportunities for export to Latin America during 'Export Week' event in Bournemouth on 12 November 2014.

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  • £5.5 million of improvements start at Drumbridges Roundabout on the A38

    The Highways Agency and Devon County Council are beginning £5.5 million of improvements next week around Drumbridges Roundabout on the A38 at Newton Abbott.

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  • UKCES welcomes call to close the gap between working and learning

    The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) today welcomed the findings of the OECD's latest report on post-secondary vocational education and training.

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  • English for Vietnamese officers joining UN peace-keeping operations

    More officers of the Vietnam People’s Army have received English training under the programme funded by the UK Ministry of Defence.

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

  • Communities can create their own power stations

    The Urban Community Energy Fund has been launched today, giving community groups in England the opportunity to bid for grants of up to £20,000, or loans of up to £130,000.

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

  • Superfast broadband rollout now one of the fastest in the world

    Government’s rollout of superfast broadband has passed more than 1.5 million premises and is reaching 40,000 additional homes and businesses every week.

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

  • Address by Lord Wallace QC at the Glasgow Clyde College Graduation Ceremony

    An address given by Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC Advocate General for Scotland at the Glasgow Clyde College Graduation Ceremony

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

  • Further education reform: update for colleges from Nick Boles, November 2014

    Letter from Nick Boles, Minister for Skills and Equalities, sent to all colleges in November 2014, updating them on the FE reform programme.

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

  • PM announces new 24 hour visa service

    Downing Street has today unveiled plans to extend the 24 hour visa service aimed to attract more investment in Britain.

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

  • National Data Guardian appointed to safeguard patients’ healthcare information

    Dame Fiona Caldicott appointed as National Data Guardian.

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

  • Major new report on digital technology

    Health and social care leaders set out plans to transform people's health and improve services using technology.

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

  • Introducing 'Personalised health and care 2020: a framework for action'

    How we'll use data and technology to transform outcomes for patients and citizens.

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