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  • Long term economic plan for the north-west set out by Prime Minister and Chancellor

    More jobs, better transport connections, science investment and a better quality of life are at the heart of the long term economic plan for the north-west.

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

  • Securing operational superiority through defence innovation: a UK perspective

    Speech by Mr Philip Dunne, Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology.

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

  • Business funding: interaction between people and machines

    Opportunities for SMEs and micro-businesses to investigate new approaches to user experience.

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  • Points of Light: December 2014 winners

    The Points of Light award recognises outstanding individuals - people who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

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

  • £5.2m grants announced by the Centre for Social Action

    £5.2 million of grants have been awarded to 34 volunteer-led programmes in communities across the country.

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

  • From benefit claimant to boss: over 60,000 new businesses set up with government backing

    Over 450 new businesses every week have been set up over the last year thanks to a government scheme.

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

  • Leadership and partnership on science and innovation

    On 17 December, the Government unveiled an ambitious new plan to keep British science and innovation at the forefront of global excellence.

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

  • Decisions following consultation on AS and A level subjects

    Ofqual has confirmed the assessment arrangements for AS and A level subjects including modern foreign languages, maths and geography.

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

  • Publication of reformed A level content

    Minister for School Reform Nick Gibb's statement about the publication of reformed A level content.

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

  • Government unveils £6 billion package for UK science and innovation

    The government unveils its ambitious new plan to keep British science and innovation at the forefront of global excellence.

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

  • 'Computer literacy is as essential as literacy itself'

    Transcript of a speech by Scott Furssedonn-Wood, British Deputy High Commissioner Kolkata at the inauguration of an e-learning centre at Dara Village, Joynagar, 16 December 2014.

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

  • British grant for Joynagar e-learning project

    The project has been undertaken by local NGO Pragati Sangha of Dara with financial assistance from the British Deputy High Commission.

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

  • George Osborne's speech to the Economic Club of New York

    The Chancellor sets out his three crucial elements of a successful economic recovery plan.

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

  • Baroness Randerson: Wales needs to harness its unique energy potential

    Baroness Randerson represents the UK Government today (15 December 2014) when she delivers a keynote speech on energy policy in Wales.

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

  • 30 hours education a week for young offenders

    The government is tackling the root cause of youth crime with an unprecedented package of education and training for young offenders, Justice Minister Andrew Selous announced today.

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

  • Cyber Security Strategy third anniversary

    Francis Maude spoke to mark the third anniversary of the Cyber Security Strategy, announcing a cyber mentoring scheme and the 'Cryptoy' app.

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

  • UK space industry set to rocket with over £200 million of new investment for Europe’s space programme

    The UK Space Agency is making an extra investment of over £200 million in Europe’s space programme.

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

  • Cyber skills for a vibrant and secure UK

    Francis Maude hosted an event today to highlight how the UK is building skills to boost the growing cyber security sector in the UK.

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

  • #WeProtect Children Online Global Summit: Prime Minister's speech

    The PM spoke about new measures to eradicate online child abuse including blocking search results, identifying images and law enforcement.

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

  • Francis Maude speech on open data and transparency

    Francis Maude spoke at the Institute for Government and announced the release of flood risk assessment data to help local communities.

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