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  • Powerful women

    Speech by Baroness Verma at the launch of the Sellafield Ltd Women’s Network

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

  • Small and medium sized engineering firms funded to boost skills

    From today (12 December 2014), small and medium sized engineering firms can apply for government skills funding to help their businesses grow.

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

  • 'Oyster-style' cards for Sheffield as Deputy PM agrees devolution deal

    Nick Clegg is visiting Sheffield to confirm a deal giving the city greater control over transport, skills, housing and business support.

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

  • Boost for UK research and innovation

    Chancellor visits Bath-based engineering firm to see how R&D tax credits support innovation – as Autumn Statement increases generosity of scheme.

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

  • Cyber skills for a vibrant and secure UK

    Francis Maude hosted an event today to highlight how the UK is building skills to boost the growing cyber security sector in the UK.

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

  • Second Prison forum in Kazakhstan

    Speech given by Greg Quinn, British Chargé d’Affaires to Kazakhstan on December 12. This is an English transcript of the speech.

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

  • New site closure plan for Dounreay

    Dounreay’s site closure plan now includes significant additional work as a result of national decisions on fuel and security.

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  • #WeProtect Children Online Global Summit: Prime Minister's speech

    The PM spoke about new measures to eradicate online child abuse including blocking search results, identifying images and law enforcement.

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

  • Government film showcases importance of English and maths

    The government has today (11 December 2014) responded to an inquiry into adult English and maths skills with a short film.

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

  • Carillion creates 5,000 new construction apprentices

    Follows Autumn Statement announcement ending National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25.

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

  • International Human Rights Day

    To celebrate Human Rights day on the 10 of December, we are proud to look back on a busy year, working on a broad range of issues

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

  • Multi million pound boost for Scotland's apprentices

    Scottish Secretary outlines how Autumn Statement will benefit young people in Scotland.

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

  • £4 million for Virgin Money Foundation announced by Chancellor - in a boost for north-east charities

    Government to provide £4 million over four years to the new Virgin Money Foundation.

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

  • Cable: new generation of National Colleges will lead revolution in hi-tech skills

    Vince Cable today announced employer-led National Colleges to develop advanced manufacturing, digital, wind energy and creative skills.

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

  • Targets smashed as more and more kids try new activities

    Eric Pickles met young people who have benefitted from the Supporting Inclusion Programme and saw first hand how it had changed their lives.

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

  • New proposals to tackle late payment

    New proposals obliging large and listed companies to publish detailed information about their payment practices and performance unveiled.

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

  • 'SHAPE the FUTURE' competition awards ceremony

    The British High Commission hosted the awards ceremony to engage young people on the debate of sustainable development.

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

  • Standing ovation as auto-enrolment hits 5 million and auto-transfer launch plans are unveiled

    The number of employees automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme has passed the 5 million mark.

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

  • What is auto enrolment?

    If you are over 22 and in work then you may be entitled to extra money from your employer.

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

  • Regional growth fund investment reaches £4 billion

    The Regional Growth Fund has put £1 billion in the hands of businesses, which leveraged nearly £3 billion in private sector investment.

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