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  • Social entrepreneurs urged to apply for PowerUP scheme to help address gang culture

    Two Cabinet Office funded schemes will help social entrepreneurs create positive social change across London, the South East and Liverpool.

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

  • Points of Light: March 2015 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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

  • Planning update March 2015

    Steps the government are taking to streamline the planning system, protect the environment, support economic growth and assist locally-led decision-making.

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

  • Prime Minister reappoints 4 Trustees to the Science Museum Group

    Dame Athene Donald, Andreas Goss, Lord Grade and Ludmilla Jordanova reappointed as Trustees for further 4 years until 31 July 2019.

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

  • Minister for Africa condemns latest Boko Haram abductions

    Africa Minister James Duddridge appalled by abhorrent abduction of women and children in northern Nigeria.

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

  • Boosting the Great British high street

    High streets across the country will be better equipped to meet the needs of their customers.

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

  • Thousands of budding entrepreneurs helped off benefits in Wales

    Thousands of new businesses have been set up across Wales thanks to a UK government scheme to help people on benefits become their own boss.

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

  • UK stands with Africa in renewed global boost to fight illegal wildlife trade

    Defra Minister Lord de Mauley leads the UK delegation to the Second Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in Botswana

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

  • Childcare investment readiness fund update

    Organisations can now register their interest in social investment.

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

  • Sajid Javid appoints Trustee to the British Museum

    Grayson Perry CBE has been appointed as a Trustee of the British Museum. This will be for 4 years from 2 April.

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

  • Prime Minister reappoints Trustee of the British Museum

    The Prime Minister has reappointed John Micklethwait as a Trustee of the British Museum, for the 4 years to 31 July 2019.

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

  • Prime Minister reappoints Trustee of the Natural History Museum

    The Prime Minister has reappointed Prof Christopher Gilligan as a Trustee of the Natural History Museum, for the 4 years to 18 May 2019.

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

  • "This Council must do its utmost to protect children and to give a strong voice to those most vulnerable."

    Statement by Ambassador Mark Lyall Grant of the UK Mission to the UN at the Security Council Open Debate on Children and Armed Conflict

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

  • Culture Secretary appoints Sports Grounds Safety Authority Chair

    Sajid Javid has appointed Alan Coppin as the new Chair of the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, for 3 years commencing 1 April 2015.

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

  • O2 Think Big wins Big Society Award

    O2 Think Big programme which helps young people turn their ideas into reality has been recognised with a Big Society Award.

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

  • Watt skills shortage? Report highlights skills needs of energy sector

    The UK’s energy sector needs to take action to address skills shortages and work together to secure a bright future, a new report finds.

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  • PHE bulletin: 25 March 2015

    Includes launch of national diabetes initiative, MenW vaccination plan, and annual tuberculosis (TB) update.

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  • Electric vehicle batteries: funding for pilot production line

    Up to £10 million is available for a consortium to develop a pilot line for production of a variety of electric vehicle batteries.

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  • Minister for the Reserves gifts WW2 records to Polish Government

    In a symbolic hand over, the Ministry of Defence has gifted World War Two records relating to Free Polish personnel to the Polish Government

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

  • Civil service 'Digital Friends' to help get the UK online

    The Digital Friends initiative will recruit civil servants to share skills with friends, family and neighbours and help them get online.

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