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  • HMRC spells out help for small business

    HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has re-launched Supporting Small Business, which lays out how the department is making tax easier, quicker and simpler.

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  • Foreign Office marks Human Rights Day 2014

    UK marks UN Human Rights Day by reaffirming the importance of civil society for Human Rights worldwide

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

  • Ofsted Annual Report 2013/14 published

    Sir Michael Wilshaw, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI), has launched Ofsted’s annual reports for schools and further education and skills.

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  • New careers and enterprise company for schools

    Employer-backed body to provide inspiration and education to pupils.

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

  • Alex Chisholm speaks about digital technology

    Speech given by CMA Chief Executive, Alex Chisholm, at the CRA Competition Conference in Brussels.

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  • Nicky Morgan speaks about young people and work

    The Education Secretary addresses the House of Commons about preparing young people for the world of work in modern Britain.

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

  • Top-quality technical and vocational qualifications announced

    The range and quality of options is better than ever as new subjects are revealed.

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

  • 3 offshore wind farms get the go ahead off the coast of Yorkshire, supporting up to 2,500 jobs

    An offshore wind project that is expected to bring up to 2,500 local jobs and millions of pounds’ worth of investment to the UK’s economy has today been given consent from the Government to go ahead.

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

  • FCO marks Human Rights Day on 10th December

    UK marks Human Rights Day on 10th December under the theme “protecting civil society”.

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

  • HMCI launches Ofsted's Annual Report 2013/14

    Her Majesty's Chief Inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw's speech to launch Ofsted's 2013/14 annual reports for schools and FE and skills.

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  • The Christmas Truce Centenary Resonates in Sri Lanka

    The British High Commission and the German Embassy, organised a commemoration of the centenary of the WWI Christmas Truce.

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

  • Primary schools continue to forge ahead, says Ofsted

    Ofsted Annual Report says that primary schools continue to progress but secondary school improvement has stalled.

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  • Speech at Sustainable Mobility Conference in Kuala Lumpur

    Political and Economic Counsellor Nigel Boud delivered a speech on the importance of sustainable transportation policies during the conerence in Kuala Lumpur on November 25, 2014

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

  • Research shows technology creating new opportunities from old jobs

    New report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows jobs both old and new are set to be Careers of the Future.

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

  • £23 million to help homeless turn around their lives

    The government has announced £23 million of funding to help the homeless.

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

  • Birmingham City Council

    Eric Pickles' written ministerial statement on the independent review of Birmingham City Council.

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

  • Kerslake report: Birmingham council must radically improve

    Independent review finds that Birmingham residents and businesses are not getting the best from the council.

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

  • Vince Cable celebrates two million apprenticeships

    Vince Cable announces that the government has fulfilled its commitment to starting 2 million apprenticeships in this Parliament.

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

  • United Kingdom supports project to prevent violence amongst youngsters in Alta Verapaz

    The British Embassy has sponsored a street soccer tournament “Goals for Life” as part of a programme aimed at raising awareness and preventing violence amongst children and youth in Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

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

  • Growth Minister visits Leeds Enterprise Zone

    Penny Mordaunt sees how government investment is improving infrastructure, unlocking development and creating new jobs.

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