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  • UK Investment Summit Wales 2014: Prime Minister's speech

    David Cameron gave a speech at the UK Investment Summit Wales 2014 on industry, infrastructure and investment in the UK.

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

  • Mental Health Taskforce announced

    The Deputy Prime Minister announces that he will establish and chair a new Mental Health Taskforce.

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

  • UKCES set to launch milestone report on the state of UK skills, supported by CBI and TUC

    The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) will next week launch a comprehensive summary of the state of the UK skills system, co-signed by union and employer bodies.

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  • Sam Gyimah speaks at the Children & Young People Now awards

    Childcare and Education Minister Sam Gyimah speaks to the nominees for the ninth annual Children & Young People Now (CYPN) awards.

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

  • Nicky Morgan speaks about our plan for education

    Nicky Morgan, Secretary of State for Education, speaks at the 2014 Foundation for Excellence in Education summit.

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

  • British Council develops entrepreneurial skills of Uzbek students

    Her Majesty’s Ambassador George Edgar announced the winners of the 2014 Enterprise Award.

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

  • PM announces rail package to electrify Valley Lines and boost Welsh economy

    The Prime Minister David Cameron is announcing an ambitious rail package that will give a massive boost to the Welsh economy.

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

  • Francis Maude at cyber security company Titania

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office opened the new Titania headquarters and spoke to staff and Malvern Cyber Security Cluster members.

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

  • UK benefits from experience working on London 2012

    Former Olympic Delivery Authority staff tell how they took their skills and know-how to new jobs, benefitting projects and employers.…

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  • Acas Council members reappointed

    Employment Relations Minister announces the reappointment of 3 members to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) Council.

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

  • Minister signs £190 million Tees Valley Growth Deal

    Funding to provide major boost to Tees Valley economy by creating 1,000 jobs, building up to 1,500 homes and strenghening transport links.

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

  • Nicky Morgan: closing the skills gap and our plan for education

    Secretary of State for Education Nicky Morgan speaks at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) on closing the skills gap.

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

  • New figures show sharp fall in number of young people NEET

    …The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) for 2014's summer months returned to levels not seen since 2007.…

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

  • Govnet Cyber Security Summit 2014: Francis Maude

    The Minister for Cabinet Office gave the keynote speech on government and business sharing information to combat cyber security threats.

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

  • UKCES welcomes employer involvement in review of maths and English qualifications

    The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) today welcomed skills minister Nick Boles’ announcement that that the Education and Training Foundation is to undertake a review of maths and English qualifications.

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  • Parents talk about the benefits of sharing parental leave (video)

    Couples who have shared the care of their child in the first year after birth have had great experiences.

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

  • David Gauke's speech to the Westminster and City annuities and drawdown conference

    The Financial Secretary to the Treasury gives an overview of the government's pension reforms.

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

  • Cocaine found hidden in rope at Gatwick

    Border Force officers at Gatwick Airport have seized 13kgs of cocaine, concealed within rope netting used to secure a pallet of imported food.

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

  • Thousands inspired at The Skills Show 2014

    The Skills Show provided inspiration and advice about future careers to almost 74,000 people at the NEC, Birmingham last week (13 to 15 November).

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

  • Gender pay gap at an all-time low

    The gender pay gap has reduced further, according to new statistics released today by the Office for National Statistics.

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