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  • Launch of AAT's skills massive open online course

    Matthew Hancock talks about the contribution of technology to skills development in India.

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

  • Charlie Taylor speech to the North of England Education Conference

    Charlie Taylor, Chief Executive of the NCTL, gave a speech about a school-led system to the conference in Nottingham.

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

  • UK Minister for Skills to visit India

    Matthew Hancock's visit to India will promote partnerships in education and UK expertise in training and educational technology.

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

  • Universal Credit on the Red Button

    Information about Universal Credit and finding work is now available by hitting the red button on the TV remote control.

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

  • Creative Industries worth £8million an hour to UK economy

    Official statistics published today reveal that the UK’s creative industries are now worth £71.4 billion per year to the UK economy.

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

  • New campaign urges people to be 'Cyber Streetwise'

    A new campaign to change the way people protect themselves from falling victim to cyber criminals has been launched by the government.

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

  • Invitation to submit applications for project funding

    The British Embassy in Peru opens its application window for project bids for the financial year 2014/2015.

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

  • UK education: the best for the brightest

    Transcript of a speech by Sir James Bevan KCMG, UK High Commissioner, at Delhi University, Thursday 9 January 2014.

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

  • Extra funding for mental health nurses to be based at police stations and courts across the country

    Care and Support Minister, Norman Lamb, announces £25 million of funding to join up police and courts with mental health services.

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

  • Elizabeth Truss: the global education race

    Education and Childcare Minister Elizabeth Truss speaks about social mobility, the economy and education reform.

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

  • UK electronic visa waiver introduced for Oman, Qatar and UAE

    From 1 January 2014 passport holders of Oman, Qatar and United Arab Emirates can visit the UK for up to 6 months with an electronic visa waiver.

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  • Many happy returns at Christmas

    HMRC has revealed that 1,566 people found time during the Christmas Day festivities to send an online tax return.

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  • New proposals to make cheque depositing easier and quicker to be unveiled

    New proposals mean that in the future you may be able to use your smartphone to send a picture of cheque to your bank to pay it in.

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

  • Royal pardon for WW2 code-breaker Dr Alan Turing

    Renowned scientist and World War II code-breaker Dr Alan Turing has been given a posthumous pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy by the Queen today following a request from Justice Secretary Chris Grayling.

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

  • Ministers call time on Costa del Crime

    UK and Spanish security ministers highlight recent successes under Operation Captura, a seven-year campaign run jointly by the National Crime Agency and the UK Crimestoppers charity.

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

  • UK and Japanese scientists share secrets of the brain

    On Monday 18 November the British Consulate-General organised a science café on brain science at the Knowledge Capital innovation centre in Osaka.

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

  • New engineering qualifications for 14- to 16-year-olds

    Courses backed by Royal Academy of Engineering, JCB, Rolls-Royce and Siemens.

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

  • UK based Nobel laureates visit India

    Leading British Nobel winning scientists will deliver several lectures in India this month.

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

  • Speech on second anniversary of the Cyber Security Strategy

    Francis Maude spoke at the second anniversary of the Cyber Security Strategy, providing a forward look and discussing achievements so far.

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

  • BT, Mossbourne Academy and the Harris Federation named among sponsors of new academies

    The government has announced the sponsors of new academies being built as part of the Targeted Basic Need Programme.

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