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  • Employee owner plans to boost growth set out

    Under the new employment status, employee owners will have a different set of employment rights and they will be given shares in the company…

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

  • David Willetts comments on Alan Milburn’s report “University Challenge: How HE can advance social mobility”

    “Improving social mobility is at the centre of the Government’s social policy. Matching young people’s aspiration to go into higher education…

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

  • Single Market Week: British SMEs urged to exploit EU opportunities

    The Government is taking the opportunity of Single Market Week to remind Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that, despite problems in…

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

  • Simpler company reporting to focus on transparency and gender balance

    Following recommendations from Lord Davies’ review of Women on Boards, quoted companies will also in future be required to report on the number…

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

  • Cable urges Southport businesses to increase apprenticeships

    The Secretary of State will meet apprentices at Stork Technical Services, and see how they are making an impact on the company in highly-skilled…

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

  • Ed Davey tells CBI: Coalition will unlock energy investment

    Energy consent process to be made more flexible Ministers to consider introducing additional powers to the Energy Bill to help promote …

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

  • Offshore Wind Programme Board appoints chairman

    Adam Bruce has accepted the position of Chairman of the new Offshore Wind Programme Board.  The Offshore Wind Programme Board has been established…

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

  • Speech at CBI breakfast by Edward Davey

    Introduction I want to thank our hosts for bringing everyone together this morning. The CBI has been on a journey, much like Government policy, as both have grappled with how to decarbonise the eco...

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

  • Human trafficking gangs targeted by UK Government

    A report published today by the Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group (IDMG) on Human Trafficking shows that more work than ever before is being carried out both in the UK and internationally to prosecute criminals and stop trafficking gangs in their tracks.

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Scotland's voice in the world is stronger as part of UK

    The Foreign Affairs Select Committee today published evidence submitted by the UK Government to its inquiry into the foreign policy implications of and for a separate Scotland

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

  • Mobile phone companies work together to speed up 4G roll-out

    New joint venture will ensure viewers can continue to enjoy Freeview when 4G services are introduced.

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

  • UK prepares for UN talks on women

    Commission will focus on tackling violence in 2013.

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

  • Bill to cut broadband red tape goes before Parliament

    Measures aim to boost the deployment of infrastructure.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: the sporting legacy of London 2012

    Tuesday 18 September 2012 The Government are determined to deliver on the commitment to “Inspire a Generation” and secure a lasting sporting…

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

  • Alan Duncan: Business that helps beat poverty

    Speech by the Minister of State on the private sector's role in development and the importance of fair trade

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

  • Ending abuse of village green legislation will unlock growth and boost aspiration

    Plans in the Growth Bill will ensure communities can develop land in their areas and no longer be overruled by an abuse of Town and Village Green legislation.

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

  • Myth Bust: The Independent claims that Ministers refuse to ban deadly bird poison

    The myth: An article in The Independent claimed that Environment Minister Richard Benyon has ‘refused to ban deadly bird poison’. The truth…

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

  • Crime Minister calls for end to violence against women

    Tackling violence against women and girls is a priority for new Crime Prevention Minister Jeremy Browne.

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

  • Human trafficking gangs targeted by UK government

    Gangs that lure victims to UK and exploit them for sex, labour and domestic slavery are being targeted following action by the government.

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

  • Human trafficking gangs targeted by UK government

    Gangs that lure victims to the UK and then exploit them for sex, labour and domestic slavery are being targeted following action by the government.

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