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  • Major review of access and achievement in education

    The review will focus on the issues facing deprived communities and will aim to provide new solutions to long standing problems.

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  • Social Work Reform Board progress report published today

    Findings in a new report suggest that social workers are more confident and more focused on improving outcomes for the most vulnerable.

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

  • Communities to get more barrier-breaking powers

    Community groups, social enterprises and volunteers keen to get things done in their area will have new rights to ensure their bureaucracy cutting…

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

  • 'Community Life' survey commissioned

    …A 'Community Life' survey for 2012 to 2013 will track trends and developments around encouraging social action and empowering communities.…

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

  • Modern workplaces consultation - government response

    The modern workplaces consultation was published on 16 May 2011 and sought views on proposals to update employment law to encourage a more fair…

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  • Paul Gray proposed as the next Social Security Advisory Committee chair

    Following an open competition, Paul Gray has been selected.

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

  • Independent Housing Research Published

    Independent research into housing benefit reform is published today.

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

  • The Abbey Centre

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg hails Olympic legacy on visit to Rhondda Valley

    Nick Clegg today visited the Rhondda Valley and was given a sneak preview of one of the highlights of the London 2012 Festival in Wales.

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

  • Paying to stay in taxpayer-funded housing

    A fair rent for high-earning social tenants Tenants on high salaries would in future pay a fair level of rent for the privilege of living in…

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

  • Enterprise showcase gets royal seal of approval

    Business Minister Mark Prisk is urging the UK’s most innovative businesses to apply for a prestigious award from Her Majesty The Queen.

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

  • Enterprise showcase gets royal seal of approval

    Mr Prisk called for firms of all sizes to enter the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise as he met with some of its winners at a showcase held in their…

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

  • Electronic Systems in Energy

    Michael Moore, Scotland's Secretary of State, delivers a Keynote address at the NMI conference 'Electronic Systems in Energy'.

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

  • Offshore wind industry to slash costs by over 30% in next seven years

    Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force Report sets out key actions for industry and Government to cut the cost of generating electricity…

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

  • Government supports social action opportunities for young Britons

    The government will work with the voluntary sector, schools and businesses to support a new generation of socially responsible young people.

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

  • Criminal record checking procedures to be scaled back

    Employers, charities and voluntary groups can find out how plans to scale back the criminal records and barring system will affect them

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

  • Lord Bernard Ribeiro confirmed as Chair of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel

    Lord Bernard Ribeiro is today confirmed as Chair of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel.

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

  • Functions of clinical commissioning groups

    This document is an update to ‘The functions of GP commissioning consortia: A working document’ published in March 2011.

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

  • Institute of Grocery Distribution, Skills Summit 2012

    Speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pension.

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

  • CIH Housing Conference: 13 June 2012

    A speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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