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  • New £353 million Midland Metropolitan Hospital given green light by Chancellor

    Funding approval announced for a new £353 million acute hospital in Smethwick.

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

  • Government kicks off discussions with industry over future of North Sea tax

    A call for evidence will explore how the tax regime can continue to encourage investment in the North Sea.

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

  • New analysis shows growing trade with Scotland

    The biggest and fastest growing market for Scottish goods and services, outside Scotland itself, is the rest of the UK.

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

  • A powerful new voice for older workers

    Economist, policy expert and consumer champion Dr Ros Altmann CBE has been appointed by the government as its new Business Champion for Older Workers.

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

  • UK Supporting Burma’s green growth

    Establishment of multi-stakeholder platform to ensure concerns about environment & natural resources are considered as Burma’s economy grows

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

  • UK Government marks 30 years of International scholarships in Kent

    Over 500 Chevening Scholars gathered at Chevening House to mark 30 years of the UK’s most prestigious scholarship programme.

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

  • Speech to the Association of Directors of Children's Services Annual Conference

    Sir Michael Wilshaw, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector, spoke about education and the part that local authorities play in improving schools.

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  • New Responsibility Deal alcohol pledges published

    The Responsibility Deal Alcohol Network has a new set of alcohol pledges which tackle alcohol misuse and promote responsible drinking.

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

  • David Laws talks about universal infant free school meals

    Schools Minister announces that 99% of schools are now on track to deliver universal infant free school meals this September.

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

  • Climbing the ladder: skills for sustainable recovery report published

    New report calls for swift action to improve jobs and skills to maximise growth and build on the economic upturn.

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  • UK Government marks 30 years of International scholarships

    Chevening Programme finances graduates with potential to be influential leaders and decision makers to study postgraduate courses in the UK

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

  • New measures to increase transparency on council home values

    Members of the public will be able to see the value of the assets councils hold.

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

  • Culture Secretary reappoints Trustee of the Royal Armouries

    Sajid Javid has reappointed Hemant Patel for a second term of 4 years from 11 July 2014.

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

  • £440 million to be spent on green transport

    44 new sustainable transport schemes to include £64 million investment from government.

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

  • UK digital health demonstration centre opens in Zhejiang, China

    The UK digital health demonstration centre showcases the UK's expertise in digital healthcare from its base at Ningbo's Number 2 Hospital.

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

  • UK Government marks 30 years of International scholarships

    Over 500 past and present Chevening Scholars gathered at Chevening House to mark 30 years of the UK’s most prestigious scholarship programme.

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

  • Chevening 30th anniversary celebration in Chile

    Over 200 Chilean young professionals have been part of the British government scholarships scheme for future leaders.

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

  • ‘The school revolution’: how reforms are transforming schools

    The Department for Education has published a film detailing the education reforms that are transforming schools in England.

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

  • Search for the Queen’s Young Leaders

    An opportunity for exceptionally talented youth in Commonwealth countries.

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

  • A Football Series: Blog 3 - Football, politics and Ecuador

    Professor Mathew Brown is visiting Ecuador to discover the history of football and its South American roots. This is the third blog about his discoveries in old ecuadorean archives and some very revealing information.

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