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  • Government axe falls on 5,000 low value adult vocational qualifications

    Courses and qualifications in self-tanning, balloon artistry and instructing pole fitness will no longer attract government funding.

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

  • Allan Cook appointed as BIS Lead Non-Executive Board Member

    Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the appointment at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

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

  • Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report on Human Rights abuses in Syria

    Foreign Secretary welcomes UN report showing Assad regime has primary responsibility for Syrian people’s suffering.

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

  • Greening: it’s time to break the silence on early and forced marriage

    Ahead of International Women's Day, International Development Secretary says global action must be taken to stop girls being forced into marriage.

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

  • Transform Her Future: breaking the silence on early and forced marriage

    Justine Greening's keynote speech at the Transform Her Future event hosted by Plan UK, Girls Not Brides and the Gender and Development Network.

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

  • Rail Minister celebrates National Apprenticeship Week

    Stephen Hammond meets apprentices at Crossrail’s Whitechapel station site.

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

  • UK Statement to the OSCE Special Meeting of the Permanent Council on Ukraine

    Ambassador Dominic Schroeder's statement to the OSCE Special Meeting of the Permanent Council on the recent events in Ukraine

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

  • New nursing apprenticeships for those who have proven they can care

    For the first time ever, apprentices will be able to train directly towards becoming a nurse, the government announced today (4 March 2014).

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

  • More businesses blazing the way for apprenticeships

    The Prime Minister has announced the businesses involved in the second phase of the successful apprenticeship trailblazer programme.

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

  • FC Barcelona v Manchester City FC travel advice

    Travel advice for Manchester City fans travelling to Barcelona for the Barcelona v Manchester City match on Wednesday 12th March

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

  • Cable backs reshoring of jobs and supply chains to UK

    Vince Cable sets out the latest steps the government is taking to support “reshoring”.

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

  • UK's response to the situation in Ukraine

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has updated Parliament on the situation in Ukraine and the UK government's response.

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

  • The values that underpin our long-term economic plan

    Prime Minister David Cameron gave a speech outlining the values that underpin the government’s long-term economic plan for Britain.

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

  • UK education certification supported in Greece

    BCED promotes LCCI accreditation and new sector specific English language courses at UKTI event in Athens.

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

  • UK companies meet key decision-makers in Kazakhstan

    UK companies discuss export opportunities and partnerships during multi-sector mission to Kazakhstan

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

  • Carmichael warns against currency chaos

    Scottish Secretary says Scottish Government's refusal to prepare an independence currency plan could leave Scotland exposed.

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

  • Security and privacy in the internet age

    The Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg, gave a speech at the Royal United Services Institute on security and privacy in the internet age.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 4 March

    …The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, an EU referendum Bill, legislation on recalling MPs and Patrick Rock.…

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

  • Drive to boost disability employment in Scotland

    The first conference of its kind to showcase the talents of disabled people and their huge value to Scotland’s economy is taking place in Glasgow today (4 March 2014).

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

  • Misleading websites to face the squeeze

    Consumer Minister Jenny Willott confirms extra funding for the National Trading Standards Board to investigate misleading websites.

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