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  • Applications invited for new funding to run 2012 National Citizen Service pilots

    The government has opened the application process for organisations that want to help run the second set of National Citizen Pilots in 2012.

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

  • Trade Association Forum Annual Conference

    Introduction Good morning. I’m delighted to have the chance to speak to you today. What is the role of government in seeking a stronger, …

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

  • 2011/03/10 - Sandhurst Foundation Dinner

    Speech delivered by Under Secretary of State at the Sandhurst Foundation Dinner, Goodenough College, London on Thursday 10 March 2011.

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

  • Afghan Army's 'honorary Para' keeps on fighting

    A British-trained hero of the Afghan National Army (ANA) showed the true grit and courage of the Paras who coached him when he shrugged and carried on fighting after he was recently shot.

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

  • Business and Enterprise Minister to complete his 'Week in Small Business'

    The Minister has worked with five separate businesses, all in different markets, to gain a strong understanding of the daily issues facing small…

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

  • Renewable Heat Incentive: Written Ministerial Statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    I am announcing today the publication of the policy document which sets out details of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) to support technologies…

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

  • Sweet Project wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    The Sweet Project, a social enterprise that develops and trains student social workers while supporting families in deprived areas, is the latest winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.

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

  • Local Government Association annual fire conference 2011: the future of fire

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Thank you for inviting me to be here today. The Fire and Rescue Service is at the heart of ensuring…

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

  • Community Learning Champions: Making the Big Society real

    Hello everyone. It’s a great pleasure for me to be here today. I must begin by expressing thanks on behalf of us all to NIACE, Martin Yarnit…

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

  • Chris Huhne's speech to the CBI: 'Green consumers'

    Thanks very much for that introduction. The last CBI event I spoke at was the annual climate change conference, back in November. Under Richard Lambert's stewardship, the CBI went from strength to st...

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

  • International Citizen Service opens

    Young adults from across the country and from all walks of life will be given the chance to make a real difference in the poorest parts of the world – by volunteering overseas.

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

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at the RSPB campaign launch

    Thank you, Mike, and thanks to all RSPB members for the work you’ve done so far to step up for nature.

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

  • DFID Research: Improving food security in sub-Saharan Africa through greater use of indigenous vegetables

    Scientists, extension workers, farmers and consumers benefit from a project which significantly contributed to knowledge on African indigenous vegetables

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  • Mark Prisk meets with Oxfordshire local enterprise partnership as it formally launches board

    The partnership is now completely formed, after ministers approved the partnership’s board. The board consists of local business people, academics…

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

  • Jobs boost for Green Deal - 1000 apprentices get go ahead

    At least 1,000 Green Deal apprentices could receive government funding towards their training, as part of plans to insulate the UK’s homes and…

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

  • Basis of remarks by the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury, Sir Nicholas Macpherson at Demos

    Speech by the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • Prince William accompanied by Miss Middleton visits Greenmount College in Antrim

    On the final engagement of the one day visit, His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton visited The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE) Greenmount Campus near Antrim.

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

  • Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton visits Belfast based charity

    HRH Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton have visited YouthAction Northern Ireland at their headquarters in Belfast.

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

  • Nick Gibb: standards in English schools

    The Minister for Schools talks about standards in English schools as set against international levels of achievement.

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

  • £100 million to be invested in skills

    The Growth and Innovation Fund will boost investment in training and help businesses grow.

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