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  • Jim Paice speech at Dairy UK dinner

    Thank you, as ever to Dairy UK, for the invitation to speak for the third year running.

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

  • 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

  • The UK in a global world: how to focus on steps in the value chain that really add value

    Vince Cable looks at how we should respond to the challenge of massive structural changes in the global market and why it is essential to understand what drives these changes.

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

  • Edward Davey speech to the Global Offshore Wind Conference

    Check against delivery Thanks very much. I'm delighted to be here today. This is my first Global Offshore Wind conference, and I'm immediately struck by the size of the exhibition. From British engi...

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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

  • Tripling number of top graduates recruited through Teach First

    The government is supporting Teach First’s goal to train 1,500 participants in 2014 to 2015, triple the number who took part in their leadership programme in 2010.

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

  • Speech by Bob Neill on local government and waste management in a localist world

    Local Government Minister Bob Neill talks about waste management

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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

  • Life after leaving the UK's Armed Forces

    Leaving the Armed Forces can be a daunting prospect. After years of living a structured lifestyle which could involve fighting on the front line, entering what might seem like the comparatively quieter civilian world can tak…

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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

  • £50m UK funding will help catapult offshore power into future

    UK Government funding is set to help transform research into the renewables sector in Scotland and secure affordable and clean energy for future generations

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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