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  • 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

  • Changes to DVLA’s telephone translation service

    Motorists who don’t speak English or Welsh and want to use DVLA’s translation service will pick up the costs under changes announced today (25 March 2015) by Transport Minister Baroness Kramer.

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

  • Italy v England

    Advice for fans travelling to Italy for the Italy v England football game on 31 March 2015.

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

  • OECD Social Impact Investment report: Rob Wilson speech

    Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson spoke about the UK social investment market, opportunities for government and the global vision.

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

  • Improving health and care

    Latest workforce statistics demonstrate government's success in supporting the NHS.

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

  • Apprenticeships and traineeships move from strength to strength

    New figures show that the number of people taking part in apprenticeships and traineeships is on the increase.

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

  • Launch of the Humanitarian Leadership Academy

    DFID, Save the Children and KPMG are launching the Humanitarian Leadership Academy.

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

  • Endangered Geckos seized by Border Force at Heathrow

    A large number of rare geckos which had been imported from Tanzania have been seized by Border Force at Heathrow.

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

  • Lorry driver jailed for £3.8M cocaine smuggling attempt

    A lorry driver has been jailed for 12 years after attempting to smuggle 30 kilos of cocaine into the UK.

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

  • Culture Secretary Sajid Javid sets out his vision for UK sport

    Culture Secretary Sajid Javid sets out his vision for the future of UK sport at the Centre for Social Justice

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

  • UK leads global crackdown on illegal wildlife trade

    Britain will provide new funding to a global crackdown on the trade in rhino horn, elephant ivory and other illegal wildlife products.

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

  • Medicines regulator launches call for evidence on previously licensed oral hormonal pregnancy tests

    Public call for evidence launched relating to the use of hormonal pregnancy tests.

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  • Ebola: £1 million grant to develop ‘in the field’ test

    Public Health England (PHE) scientists are heading a group researching a rapid Ebola test.

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  • Thousands of granny flats benefiting from Council Tax cut

    More than 2,400 homes have benefited from the new discounts across the country.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister launches mental health in sport initiative

    Sports bodies are signing up to the Mental Health Charter for Sport and Recreation to help remove stigma and prejudice around mental health.

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

  • Newton-Picarte call for institutional skills development in Chile

    The Fund will support any public and academic institutions which are looking to develop scientific and technical skills in Chile.

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

  • Upholding public trust and confidence

    Charity Commission Chairman William Shawcross speaking at Paris Smith’s Charity Conference.

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

  • Making it easier for more people to come forward and foster

    Edward Timpson speaks to local authorities and the Fostering Network about the recruitment and retention of foster carers.

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

  • Cyber First: improving cyber skills in the UK

    Francis Maude, Minister for Cabinet Office, announced the new Cyber First scheme to enhance the UK’s cyber security skills base.

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

  • Cable calls for new debate on role of adult further education

    Employers and further education providers are asked to look into how the vocational education system is able to meet future skills challenges.

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