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  • UK invites entrepreneurs to unlock economic power of girls in developing world

    The UK is working with entrepreneurs in developing countries to fast track early stage business ventures to help hundreds of thousands of girls in the world’s poorest countries maximise their potential through work and educa…

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

  • Turks and Caicos post Cabinet Update

    His Excellency the Governor, Peter Beckingham, chaired the meeting of the Cabinet on Wednesday 8 October 2014 on Grand Turk

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

  • Further Education and Skills annual lecture 2014: securing a better future for all at 16 and beyond

    The speech explores the issues that prevent young people from engaging in education, employment or training.

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  • Offsite construction companies take a new approach to tackling skills shortages

    The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) is working with leading employers to deal with skills deficiencies in offsite construction.

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  • UK and South Korea - A Creative Partnership

    Ambassador Wightman: Speech to the National Academy of Engineering of Korea

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

  • British Consulate General in Ekaterinburg marks International Translation Day

    The Consulate General supports interpreters’ training in the margins of the Translation Forum Russia 2014 – and helps mark International Translation Day.

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

  • New training available for professionals on the front line of cyber-attacks

    New course is launched to help members of the legal and accountancy professions protect themselves and their clients from cyber-attacks.

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

  • Royal Navy warship conducts successful visit to Belize

    HMS Argyll has just conducted a successful Defence Engagement visit to Belize.

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

  • Cable to bolster apprenticeship pay

    Business Secretary Vince Cable has outlined proposals to simplify and boost the national minimum wage for apprentices.

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

  • Cracking the Code report published

    The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission has published a report on Cracking the code: how schools can improve social mobility

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  • Tailored curriculum to help women gain vital skills in prison

    Education and training for female offenders is to be given a boost today as Justice Minister Simon Hughes set out plans for a tailored curriculum in women’s prisons that will better meet women’s needs.

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

  • Farewell event held for Paraguay Chevening Scholars 2014-2015

    A reception was held at the Ambassador’s Residence to officially say goodbye to the four selected 2014-2015 Paraguay Chevening Scholars.

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

  • Messages for Eid ul-Adha

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Communities Minister Lord Ahmad send wishes to Muslims celebrating Eid ul-Adha.

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

  • Winners announced for the Uniformed Youth Social Action Fund

    14 uniformed youth groups will benefit from round 1 of the £10 million Uniformed Youth Social Action Fund. Round two of funding is now open.

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

  • High streets to battle it out to be named top of the shops

    Towns and villages around Britain are set to battle it out after making it onto the shortlist for the Great British High Street Awards.

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

  • African nations unite for lifesaving training to tackle drowning epidemic

    Lifesavers and swimming experts from 14 African countries, united with the shared goal of saving lives from drowning, have travelled to Zanzibar where they will today (22 September) begin two weeks of intensive training …

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

  • Rail Minister Claire Perry takes tour in Crossrail tunnel

    Minister sees the ongoing work to link Canning Town and Victoria Dock as part of Europe’s biggest infrastructure project.

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

  • Philip Marsden speaks about competition enforcement in online markets

    Speech given by CMA Inquiry Chair, Philip Marsden, at the 11th Baltic Competition Conference in Vilnius.

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  • Farewell to Chilean delegates going to Chile Day in London

    This year’s version of the event will include a reception for 200 delegates hosted by The Rt Hon Hugo Swire MP, Minister for Latin America.

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

  • Further market surveillance success from the NMO Enforcement team

    The latest work on incorrect energy labels, focusing on freezers, has resulted in a successful outcome for the National Measurement Office.

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