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  • Courses for jobseekers are not leading them into employment

    Today Ofsted published its 'Skills for employment' report at its first annual learning and skills lecture.

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  • Foundations laid for future growth of aviation as government unveils long-term strategy

    Draft aviation policy framework published.

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

  • Whole of Government Accounts 2010-11 published

    The Government today published an unaudited summary of the Whole of Government Accounts for 2010-11.

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

  • The economy of the Maghreb: Harnessing the potential

    Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt spoke at a Wilton Park conference to address ways of developing the Maghreb’s economic potential and encouraging intra-regional co-operation.

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

  • British forces expand influence in Upper Gereshk

    Task Force Helmand personnel are expanding their sphere of influence in the Upper Gereshk Valley. Report by Richard Long.

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

  • EU Emissions Trading System: European Commission approves the UK’s national auction platform

    Today the European Commission (EC) Climate Change Committee (CCC) voted to approve the UK’s national auction platform for phase III and aviation…

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

  • Climate action in a distracted world

    Thanks very much Bernice, and thanks to Chatham House for hosting this event. There are few think tanks that are global in both outlook and recognition. This is one of them. So I'm very pleased to be...

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

  • BBC Trust appointments

    Two people to join the governing body later this year.

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

  • BBC Trust appointments

    Sonita Alleyne and Aideen McGinley have been appointed to the BBC Trust, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt announced today.

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

  • Mobile phone donation scheme for arts launched

    Founders aim for it to be up and running by March 2013.

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

  • Family planning: Historic breakthrough for 120m women

    An extraordinary global breakthrough giving access to family planning for 120 million women in the world’s poorest countries was hailed today.

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

  • Prime Minister's Speech on Family Planning

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces £500 million in aid at the Family Planning Summit 2012 to increase international access to contraceptives.

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

  • PM David Cameron and President Hollande press conference

    PM: "We found much common ground today. Not just about European policy today but also how we develop European policy for Britain and for France in the future."

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

  • Transparency - train punctuality information

    Additional punctuality information of train services released.

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

  • Taking testing to the customer

    Halfords Group PLC and Mantra Learning Limited buildings to partner in car driving test practicals.

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

  • Strengthening the Iraq-Britain partnership

    Foreign Secretary William Hague met Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari in London on 10 July.

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

  • Prince of Wales visits RAF Valley

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales paid a visit to RAF Valley in Anglesey yesterday on the first day of his four-day visit to Wales.

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

  • Space - A new direction

    David Willetts celebrates 50 years of the UK and the space industry and highlights the progress made since the launch of the Space Leadership Council.

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

  • Importance of aerospace

    Mark Prisk sets out the government's commitment to the aerospace industry through funding, education and partnerships.

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

  • "Space: a new direction" – David Willetts speech at Farnborough International Airshow 10 July 2012

    Good morning, everyone - and let me add a personal welcome to our distinguished guests today: Francesco Profumo, Enrico Saggesse, Vladimir Popovkin…

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