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  • UKCES welcomes proposals for new approach to measuring success in adult learning

    The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has today welcomed new proposals to put more focus on outcomes of learning for adult learners.

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  • Stephen Williams meets Jewish community organisation over rise in anti-Semitic attacks

    Minister for Communities Stephen Williams met the Community Security Trust to hear about the rise in anti-Semitism.

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

  • Dominic Jermey focuses on collaboration during north east visit

    The new Chief Executive of UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), Dominic Jermey, had a message for north east firms.

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  • Oakington flooding - community event

    The Environment Agency will be hosting an event at Oakington Sports Pavilion on Saturday (16 Aug) for residents affected by recent flooding.

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  • Georgia: New Visa Regulations

    New visa rules for British citizens wishing to travel to Georgia

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

  • Fall in youth unemployment welcome but more must be done, UKCES claims

    UK Commission for Employment and Skills welcomes new findings on youth unemployment, but claims much work is still to be done to tackle the problem.

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  • British organisations contribute to global mHealth development

    British and Commonwealth innovators come together to discuss the evolution of digital technologies to improve healthcare around the world.

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

  • Chevening scholar heads to London

    Chevening scholar Tursun Aitbaeva says she’s thrilled to have the opportunity to study for a master’s degree in the UK.

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

  • Unemployment down by 3,000 in Wales

    Baroness Randerson: “These latest figures are another clear sign that the UK government’s long term economic plan is working.”

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

  • Opportunities for UK oil and gas companies in Africa

    UKTI’s event in Glasgow during the Commonwealth Games highlighted support available to help UK business access export opportunities in east and west Africa.

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  • Unemployment continues to fall in Scotland

    Scottish Secretary welcomes latest Labour Market Statistics for Scotland as he visits Dundee to see a new business start-up.

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

  • One in ten Scottish jobs linked to UK trade

    Almost 270,000 jobs – over 1 in 10 - in Scotland are linked to trade with the UK.

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

  • Launch of the Oxford University Alumni Society in Chile

    Ambassador Clouder expressed her support for the Society as a representation of the strong relations between the UK and Chile.

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

  • COBR meeting on Iraq: 12 August 2014

    Statement following today's (Tuesday 12 August) COBR meeting and the Prime Minister’s phone call with Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott.

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

  • Government announces findings of review of licensed exports to Israel

    The government has today (12 August 2014) announced the findings of a review of licensed exports to Israel.

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

  • Government to transform success measures in adult further education

    A consultation on how data on adult learner outcomes can be used to benefit prospective students, employers and educators has been launched.

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

  • Government takes action to promote the provision of affordable credit through credit unions

    Economic Secretary encourages employers and voluntary sector organisations to engage with credit unions.

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

  • UK aid drops continue over Mount Sinjar in Iraq

    Further lifesaving UK aid for thousands of displaced people has been dropped by the Royal Air Force on Mount Sinjar in Northern Iraq.

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

  • Permit scheme consultation

    Consultation to allow councils to approve street works permit schemes opens.

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

  • COBR meeting on the latest situation in Iraq

    Statement following today’s COBR meeting, chaired by the Foreign Secretary.

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