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  • Government backs businesses with £5 million funding boost

    The Department of Health has today announced £5 million of funding for businesses to come up with new products or services that will help improve the experience of people with mental health illnesses and people at the end of their life.

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

  • Competition launched to support mental health sufferers and end of life care

    Businesses are being encouraged to come up with new products or services that will help improve the experience of people with mental health illnesses and people the end of their life, by £5 million funding for two competitions.

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

  • £30 million boost as start-up loans for young entrepreneurs scheme expanded

    Age range increased from 24 to 30 to meet demand, and help more new businesses get affordable finance.

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

  • Start-Up Loans

    Prime Minister David Cameron delivered a speech about the expansion of the Start-Up Loans scheme and met with young entrepreneurs at an event in Preston.

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

  • Cutting red tape will save homeowners £240 on DIY electrical jobs, says Don Foster

    Government moves to scrap the requirement to get simple and low risk electrical works approved will save money for householders.

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

  • Prime Minister's letter to G8 leaders

    Prime Minister David Cameron has written to fellow G8 leaders to outline his plans for the G8 Presidency.

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

  • Feeding future careers

    A drive to get more young people working in food and farming has been kicked off by Farming Minister David Heath. Farming and other related…

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

  • Innovation Excellence and Strategic Development Fund for 2012-13

    The Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund (IESD) for 2012-13 is now closed for applications.

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

  • New Year message from the Secretary of State for Wales

    Secretary of State for Wales David Jones MP looks back on 2012 and identifies opportunities for 2013.

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

  • If you truly lead, we will support you

    British High Commissioner Michael Nevin tips Malawi to graduate from aid dependency through a vision and action plan that Malawians own

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

  • Derry-Londonderry’s reign as City of Culture 2013 to start with ‘biggest-ever’ fireworks display

    Spectacular firework display in Derry~Londonderry at 20:13 marks start of Northern Ireland city’s year-long reign as UK's City of Culture.

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

  • Government gives a £2 million boost to tackling air pollution

    Defra have awarded £2 million worth of air quality grants to 36 local authorities across England. The grants, which have been awarded to those…

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

  • Claims management crackdown

    A major crackdown by the Claims Management Regulation Unit has seen 352 companies shut down, suspended or warned.

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

  • ACOBA recommendation: Dame Christine Beasley, Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health

    Approval for Dame Christine Beasley, former Chief Nursing Officer, Department of Health, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: Jeremy Beeton, Director General, Government Olympic Executive, DCMS

    Approval for Jeremy Beeton, former Director General, Government Olympic Executive, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), on business appointments taken up after Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: William Morgan, Special Adviser, Department of Health

    Approval for William Morgan, former Special Adviser, Department of Health, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: Rt Hon Paul Burstow MP, Minister of State, Department of Health

    Approval for Rt Hon Paul Burstow MP, former Minister of State for Care Services, Department of Health, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • Historic Signing Marks Victory for 15 (North East) Brigade

    The UK’s largest regional brigade is the first to sign up every local authority in its area to the new Armed Forces Community Covenant.

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

  • Honours awarded to Brits for exceptional international achievement

    Diplomatic Service and Overseas New Year 2013 Honours list recognises outstanding work for the UK.

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

  • New Year's Honours 2013

    Local Government Minister Baroness Hanham congratulates all those recognised in the New Year Honours.

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