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  • Number of young people who are NEET at 9-year low

    The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in England fell by 125,000 compared to the same period last year.

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

  • Higher standards as thousands more take GCSEs at the right time

    Results for 15-year-olds soar after policy change and the overall A* to C rate also increases.

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

  • House building continues to climb

    Latest statistics show house building in England is up by over a fifth compared to last year.

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

  • Get In and Go Far with new apprenticeships

    In a campaign launched today government and top employers are calling on young people to 'Get In. Go Far' by choosing an apprenticeship.

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

  • Business Secretary visits Emmerdale set to launch apprenticeship campaign

    Vince Cable visited Leeds to celebrate the launch of the campaign calling on young people to 'Get In. Go Far' by choosing an apprenticeship.

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

  • More free mediation sessions for separating couples

    Couples should avoid confrontational courtroom battles and use mediation as more free sessions will be funded by Government, Family Justice Minister Simon Hughes has announced.

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

  • Edward Ferguson presents his credentials to Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    British Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edward Ferguson, presented his credentials to Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bakir Izetbegovic.

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

  • David Cameron on families

    The Prime Minister spoke at the Relationships Alliance Summit, held at the Royal College of GPs, on putting families at the centre of domestic policy-making.

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

  • Appointment of Stephen Lewis as a Law Commissioner

    The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Lewis as a Law Commissioner.

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

  • Hundreds of rogue claim firms closed

    Almost 600 of the claims companies responsible for bombarding people with nuisance calls and texts have left the industry.

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

  • New State Pension: 600 days to go

    Today (15 August 2014) marks 600 days until the start of the new State Pension – on 6 April 2016.

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

  • Radioactive tracer merger cleared

    The CMA has cleared Alliance’s acquisition of the assets of the IBA business used to produce a radioactive tracer for cancer diagnosis.

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  • New CAP reform update

    The latest news on the new CAP is now available online including ‘Greening: how it works in practice’.

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  • Parents feel more supported ahead of radical SEND reforms

    Findings published today show families test-driving new special educational needs and disabilities system feel more supported than ever.

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

  • Rising numbers of students turning to maths and science

    Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has congratulated young people receiving their A level results today.

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

  • More civil service apprenticeships for talented young people

    The number of places on the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship scheme will be doubled to 400 in 2015.

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

  • Chevening Scholarship applications in Turkey are open

    Applications for Chevening Scholarships are now open and will close on 15 November 2014

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

  • New details on CAP implementation announced

    More information has been published for farmers about the new Common Agricultural Policy rules.

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

  • New appointments to HM Courts and Tribunals Service board

    Two new non-executive directors have been appointed to the HMCTS Board by the Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice.

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  • Schools win funds to develop and share new ways of assessing pupils

    Schools design new assessment packages to replace the complicated levels system.

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