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  • 40,000 fewer jobs open to migrants

    Government accepted recommendations today from independent Migration Advisory Committee meaning fewer jobs on the shortage occupation list.

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

  • Reduction in jobs available to migrants

    Specialist jobs that can now be filled by the resident workforce will be removed from a government-approved list reducing jobs for migrants.

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

  • Review of Department of Health arm’s length bodies – update

    Update providing more information on organisations that will close or move out of the sector.

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

  • Social care PFI initiative

    The private finance initiative (PFI) procurement method may also be used by local authorities (LAs) for the development of adult social care…

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

  • Sarah Teather to the Family and Parenting Institute

    Speech by Sarah Teather that says this government is determined to do as much as it can to support families.

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

  • PRT chief on the plan for Helmand reconstruction

    Michael O'Neill, Head of Mission for the Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), speaks to Tristan Kelly in Lashkar Gah about the draw down due to complete by 2015.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on the General Affairs Council and Foreign Affairs Council

    The Foreign Affairs Council and General Affairs Council were held on 10-11 October in Luxembourg.

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

  • New appointments to Technology Strategy Board

    The newly-appointed board members are Colin Paynter, Ian Shott, Robert Sorrell and Mike Carr. They will serve until 30 June 2014. Secretary…

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

  • Culture Minister defers export of painting of Venice by Francesco Guardi

    Ed Vaizey has placed a temporary export bar on 'Venice, A View of the Rialto Bridge from the Fondamenta del Carbon'

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

  • Minister gives kick-start to volunteering at launch of vision and fund

    A new vision for volunteering in health and social care will be unveiled today by Care Services Minister Paul Burstow Volunteers…

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

  • Strategic vision for volunteering FAQs

    Answers to frequently asked questions.

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

  • Strategic vision for volunteering

    The strategic vision for volunteering sets out the Government’s long-term vision for social action, and in particular volunteering.

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

  • ‘Small business innovation in Cardiff saving lives across the world’, says Wales Office Minister

    Wales Office Minister David Jones today visited a small Cardiff business which is making waves as a global supplier and manufacturer of live…

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

  • Cheryl Gillan guest speaker at UKTI export symposium

    Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan today met with Welsh small and medium sized companies (SME’s) to discuss growth opportunities available to them…

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

  • Probation service wins excellence award

    The Probation Service has scooped an excellence award for continually improving the quality of its services

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

  • Teachers most vulnerable to false accusations according to new research

    Findings from research into allegations against school teachers.

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

  • It's time to stop leaving problem families in crisis

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles today set out his plans to shake up local services as part of the Government’s efforts to turn around the…

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

  • Foreign Office Minister meets Afghan Interior Minister

    Discussion focussed on progress on the security and justice sector in Afghanistan when Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt met Afghan Interior Minister General Bismellah Khan Mohammadi.

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

  • New help for manufacturers could generate £1.5bn growth and create 23,000 jobs

    The new service will be delivered by the Manufacturing Advisory Consortium (MAC) and will help create an estimated £1.5bn in economic growth…

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

  • Defra’s boost for childcare in rural Chatteris

    Defra supports rural areas through funding to help businesses develop and enhance local communities.

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