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  • New guidelines to help industry promote internet safety

    The UK Council for Child Internet Safety launches new guidelines for organisations and internet service providers to make sure parents and children understand online safety.

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

  • New national reading competition to create a generation of book lovers

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb announces a new reading competition designed to inspire children to become voracious readers and boost literacy standards.

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

  • Afternoon Press Briefing from 7 Feb 2012

    Syria, the health reforms and Abu Qatada were among the topics discussed at this Lobby briefing.

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

  • PM: We'll make apprenticeships a gold standard option for ambitious young people

    £6m Higher Apprenticeship Fund will deliver thousands more degree level places

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

  • PM blogs about National Apprenticeship Week 2012

    'Apprenticeships are at the heart of the economy we want to build,' writes David Cameron.

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

  • New co-chair of the Council for Science and Technology

    Prime Minister appoints Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell to the Council for Science and Technology.

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

  • Behavioural insights could save millions of pounds

    Using behavioural insights could save taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds and thousands of lives a year, according to an annual report.

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

  • London to take control of its Olympic legacy, public land and funding

    In an historic settlement for Londoners, Communities and Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles has today announced £3 billion of funding …

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

  • British diplomacy in Africa: Ask the Foreign Secretary

    After visiting Somalia and Kenya, Foreign Secretary William Hague answered your questions, via Twitter, about his visit and why Africa matters to the UK.

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

  • Foreign Office summons Syrian Ambassador over Homs siege

    …The Syrian Ambassador to the UK was summoned to the Foreign Office this afternoon, where Permanent Under-Secretary Simon Fraser made clear the UK's condemnation of the atrocities being committed by the Syrian regime.…

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

  • HMS Protector cuts through Antarctic ice

    The ship arrived in Antarctica for the first time two weeks ago after her long sail south from Portsmouth and is following up important survey…

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

  • Prime Minister meets Royal Marines back from Afghanistan

    Prime Minister David Cameron visited Royal Marines Commandos, who have recently returned from spearheading Operation HERRICK 14 in Afghanistan, at their base in Plymouth on Friday.

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

  • Change of Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador

    Mrs Linda Mary Cross MBE has been appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Republic of El Salvador in succession to Ms Julie Chappell OBE who was Her Majesty's Non-Resident Ambassador.

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

  • Government and business press for prompt payment

    Business Minister Mark Prisk announced a new working group of business representatives would examine issues behind late payment, while the Association…

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

  • Challenge to find the best new British innovations launched

    The Make it in Great Britain Challenge is open to inventors, manufacturers, engineers, designers, businesses of all sizes, young people and …

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

  • Cable launches biggest ever Apprenticeship Week

    The week is on track to be the biggest Apprenticeship Week to-date, with over 500 events across the country celebrating the countless achievements…

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

  • Going for growth means going for green

    06 February 2012 Deputy Prime Minister and new Energy and Climate Change Secretary to visit green homes testing site Offshore wind industry…

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

  • Huge support for Sainsbury's School Games competition

    Starting gun fired on race to finals on Olympic Park.

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

  • Yorkshire businesses shaping rural policy in first rural roadshow

    Yorkshire business and community leaders are helping shape Government action to support rural areas today in the first of a series of Rural Roadshows with Defra ministers.

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

  • Dangers of vitamin D deficiency highlighted

    …Following fresh concerns about vitamin D deficiency, the UK's 4 Chief Medical Officers have written to health professionals reminding them about this issue.…

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