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  • New funding for traineeship scheme announced

    An extra £20m is being made available to the government’s new Traineeships programme to support even more young people into Apprenticeships

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

  • Cameroon Chevening scholar send off

    Deputy British High Commissioner for Cameroon, Mrs. Allison Marriott hosted the send-off ceremony for the 2013/2014 Chevening scholar.

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

  • Recovered appeal: land south of Lichfield Road, Branston, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire (ref: 2189989, 3 October 2013)

    Decision letter and Inspector's Report on appeal relating to an application for planning permission.

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  • Welfare reforms progress update

    A speech on the progress of welfare reforms by Lord Freud, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Hugo Swire opens UK’s new Paraguay Embassy

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire hails opening of the British Embassy in Asuncion as symbol of UK’s continued engagement in Latin America

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

  • HRH Prince Edward Earl of Wessex visits Zambia

    The British High Commission today announced the visit to Zambia of His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

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

  • Business Secretary visit to Belfast

    Vince Cable is visiting Belfast to highlight the contribution of the film and production industries to the economy

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

  • Government strengthens health regulator’s independence

    The Care Quality Commission is to be given greater independence so it can act fearlessly as the nation’s chief whistleblower on health.

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

  • First meeting for Social Impact Investment Taskforce

    The Social Impact Investment Taskforce, launched at the G8 Social Impact Investment Forum, met for the first time in Washington, DC.

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

  • Banking Reform Bill amendments published

    Banking Reform Bill amendments published as bill enters the House of Lords.

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

  • Scrap metal laws to stop metal theft come into force

    Rogue traders who buy and sell scrap metal for cash face £5,000 fine under new laws designed to stamp out metal theft.

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

  • Better tenancies for families in rental homes

    New measures will encourage family-friendly tenancies in the private rented sector.

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

  • Maria Miller announces new £10 million fund from the Lottery to help mark important anniversaries in Britain's shared history

    Funding will help highlight important historical dates that resonate with people and communities across the UK.

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

  • £100 million to support the education of children in care

    Funding to support the education of children in care is to more than double from April 2014, announces Children’s Minister Edward Timpson.

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

  • The UK celebrates all that is GREAT in Vietnam

    GREAT Week will showcase the best of British business to Vietnam and for Vietnamese people to find out more about UK culture, education and vocational training.

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

  • Competition and Markets Authority launch

    Competition Minister Jo Swinson launches shadow Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

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

  • Sweeping reforms to IP court save businesses time and money

    The Patents County Court has been renamed the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC)

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

  • Cuts to red tape mark ‘Freedom Day’ for UK businesses

    Michael Fallon today announced good news for the growth prospects of UK companies as more common sense cuts to red tape are implemented

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

  • We Were There: Black History Month

    There is a rich history of racial diversity in the Armed Forces of the British Crown which can be traced back over several centuries.

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

  • CMA mission and strategy

    Speech reporting on the CMA's mission and strategy, given at its shadow launch event ahead of its full launch next April.

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