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  • A state of the nation picture on adoption

    Ofsted’s first adoption statistics are published today, providing a comprehensive picture of adoption in England.

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  • Business rates retention

    Written Ministerial Statement by Brandon Lewis on the business rates retention scheme.

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

  • £400 million boost to England's colleges

    £400 million will be spent at a number of English colleges to upgrade facilities and resources, with £110 million coming from the Government.

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

  • Association of Colleges annual conference 2012

    Vince Cable sets out how government will improve the status of FE colleges, provide funding to improve facilities and focus on apprenticeships and social mobility.

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

  • £400 million boost to England’s colleges

    The Government is investing £110 million, through the Skills Funding Agency, which will be more than matched with £302 million investment from…

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

  • Innovation to drive cuts in Carbon Capture and Storage costs

    The winners of an £20m competition for innovative projects to reduce the cost of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) development were announced…

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

  • New jobs and global trade for Yorkshire after multi-million pound investment

    New multi-million pound investments in Yorkshire businesses will create jobs, open global business opportunities and help rebuild the nation…

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

  • North Highland Regeneration Fund holds AGM

    The North Highland Regeneration Fund (NHRF) held its Annual General Meeting on Friday 9 November 2012.

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  • Science and technology in optimising security, defence and security

    Speech delivered by Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • £150 million for businesses to build skilled workforce

    The fund is the second round of the Employer Ownership Pilot (EOP) which is already giving nearly £70 million to companies including Nissan,…

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

  • Broadband roll-out moves into top gear

    Government plans get the green light from Brussels

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

  • Campaign calls for businesses to help tackle youth unemployment

    Businesses are being challenged to get involved to help tackle youth unemployment.

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

  • Medics test battlefield skills in Californian desert

    In the searing heat of the Californian desert, which best mimics the conditions faced by Royal Marines in Afghanistan, medics have been putting their battlefield casualty skills to the test.

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

  • Minister for Africa welcomes strategic energy partnership in Côte d'Ivoire

    British company is awarded major energy contract in Abidjan

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

  • CBI conference 2012

    Vince Cable tells the CBI conference what the UK's long-term plans for business will be and how this will create growth.

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

  • Vince Cable Speech: CBI conference, Grosvenor House, London, 19 November 2012

    **Introduction: competitiveness **You have heard the PM speak about achieving economic growth and jobs in the UK in an environment where …

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

  • Ministers welcome Areva commitment to UK offshore wind

    Plans by Areva for a new offshore wind manufacturing plant in Scotland, and their commitment to developing the UK offshore wind industry, were…

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

  • Moore welcomes Areva offshore investment in Scotland

    Plans by Areva for a new offshore wind manufacturing plant in Scotland, and their commitment to developing the UK offshore wind industry, were welcomed by the Government today.

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

  • New libraries adviser appointed

    Experienced public servant to advise DCMS ministers and staff.

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

  • Drive to get more disabled people into mainstream jobs through Access to Work

    Disabled entrepreneurs and small businesses will benefit from more support to pay for specialised equipment and other costs.

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