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  • Three Non-Executive Directors of NHS Blood and Transplant reappointed

    Andrew Blakeman, Della Burnside and Dr Christine Costello are re-appointed Non Executive Directors of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).

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

  • Mandatory work activity scheme extended

    The Government has today announced a £5million expansion of the Mandatory Work Activity scheme.

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

  • Bureaucracy axed to put vulnerable children first

    Plans for the overhaul of the child protection system, axing hundreds of pages of manuals and replacing them with precise guidance.

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 12 June 2012

    The Falkland Islands referendum and the Eurozone Banking Union were among topics discussed at this press briefing.

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

  • Prime Minister's response to announcement of Falklands referendum

    "I have always said that it is up to the Falkland Islanders themselves to choose whether they want to be British."

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

  • Lance Corporal James Ashworth killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lance Corporal James Ashworth from the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday 13 June 2012.

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  • Francis Maude speech at the World-Class Public Services Conference

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude gave the keynote speech at the World-Class Public Services Conference on 11 June 2012.

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

  • Eric Pickles hails 100% troubled families take-up

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has welcomed the news that every eligible council has agreed to run the Government’s Troubled Families programme…

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

  • Foreign Secretary statement to Parliament on the crisis in Syria

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: "This freedom is not only the legitimate right of all the peoples of the region, it is the foundation of lasting peace, stability and prosperity."

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

  • Army launches phase two of mental health awareness campaign

    The Army has launched phase two of its 'Don't Bottle It Up' campaign which focuses on reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.

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

  • Reforms to higher education sector announced today

    Red-tape barring some smaller specialist institutions from being awarded the title of ‘university’ will be ditched. Previously, institutions…

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

  • Low Pay Commission visit to Belfast

    Peter Donaldson and Susan Anderson will meet a number of representatives in Belfast to hear first hand what impact the National Minimum Wage…

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

  • New plans for more efficient workplace dispute resolution

    In his opening speech at the second reading of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill, the Business Secretary will set out the Government…

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

  • Doug Richard to lead government apprenticeships review

    The Richard Review of Apprenticeships will look at how to build upon the record success of recent years by: Ensuring that apprenticeships…

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

  • The Green Deal and ECO - Written Ministerial Statement

    Today my Department is publishing the government response to the Green Deal and ECO consultation ahead of the introduction of the Green Deal…

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

  • Government sets out next steps for Green Deal

    The Government today set out secondary legislation that will give industry the green light to bring the Green Deal energy efficiency market …

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

  • The Green Deal and ECO - Written Ministerial Statement

    Today my Department is publishing the government response to the Green Deal and ECO consultation ahead of the introduction of the Green Deal this Autumn. Having considered over 600 written responses ...

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

  • Radical immigration changes to reform family visas

    A major overhaul of family migration will help stop foreign criminals hiding behind human rights laws to dodge deportation and ensure only migrants who can pay their way are allowed to come to the UK.

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

  • Radical immigration changes to reform family visas and prevent abuse of human rights

    A major overhaul of family migration will help stop foreign criminals hiding behind human rights laws to dodge deportation and ensure only migrants who can pay their way are allowed to come to the UK.

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

  • Speech by Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP; UBS Reserve Management Conference

    Speech by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury.

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