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  • Government invests £5.3 million in leading-edge bioscience

    Cutting-edge synthetic biology companies received a boost today with a £5.3 million government cash injection.

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

  • Better advice on helping patients back into work launched

    Better support to get back into work through new fit note guidance.

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

  • £226 million training facilities announced for new RAF transport planes

    RAF pilots and ground crew who will operate the new A400M Atlas transport aircraft are to benefit from state-of-the-art training facilities thanks to a new multi-million pound contract.

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

  • UK and Estonia sign Memorandum of Understanding on digital government

    A Memorandum of Understanding marks a new commitment by the UK and Estonia to work together on digital government and public services.

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

  • PM leads over 100 British businesses to India to help them succeed in global race

    The largest ever Prime Ministerial trade delegation arrived in India today as part of the government's effort to promote British business

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

  • Don’t get caught on the net by tax rebate phishing scam

    Taxpayers reported almost 80,000 tax rebate phishing emails last year, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have revealed today, as they warn people not to fall victim to the email scams sent by fraudsters.

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  • Intellect’s new year defence dinner

    Speech by 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

  • DESG Graduate Scheme: Andrew

    Case study of a graduate on the MOD Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) Graduate Scheme, doing an MSc in Explosives Ordnance Engineering.

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  • DESG Graduate Scheme: Caroline

    Case study of a graduate on the MOD Defence Engineering and Science Group (DESG) Graduate Scheme, now working as a Systems Analyst for weapons.

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  • Curriculum, exam and accountability reform

    Education Secretary Michael Gove gives an oral statement to the House on curriculum, exam and accountability reform.

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

  • St Austell Community Kitchen wins Big Society Award

    Charity that feeds vulnerable and homeless people in Cornwall 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

  • Review of foreign languages on driving tests

    A consultation on the use of foreign language voiceovers and interpreters on theory tests and practical driving tests has been launched.

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

  • Common sense restored to Health and Safety

    Two reports published today reveal the Government is making rapid progress in restoring common sense to health and safety.

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

  • Garuda chooses London Gatwick to connect the UK non-stop to Indonesia and South East Asia

    The first non-stop Jakarta-London flights will open in Q4 2013. Direct links will boost economic activities in both directions.

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

  • Chancellor announces boost for state of the art computing

    Two grants totalling £30 million have been awarded to the Hartree Centre in Daresbury, near Warrington, and its academic and industrial partners to develop new super technology, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced.

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

  • Army conducts largest ever virtual battlefield simulation experiment

    The British Army is conducting its largest ever virtual simulation experiment in order to better understand its future equipment and training needs.

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

  • Advertising Association Conference

    LEAD 2013, London

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

  • £54 million for intensive classes for pupils who have fallen behind in literacy and maths

    Details of the catch-up premium, intended to help year 7 pupils who didn't reach level 4 in literacy and maths at the end of primary school.

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

  • Computer science to be included in the EBacc

    Details of Michael Gove’s announcement that computer science will be included in the EBacc.

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

  • The Queen awards prestigious Regius professorships to twelve universities

    The government today announced twelve university departments to have the prestigious title of Regius Professor bestowed upon them.

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