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  • Victory for consumers as pension saving limits to be scrapped

    Restrictions limiting the amount that millions of British workers can save towards their pensions are now set to be scrapped.

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

  • New initiative launched to rehabilitate female offenders

    An innovative collaboration between London College of Fashion and the Ministry of Justice has been established at HMP Holloway, a female prison in London.

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

  • British High Commissioner Concludes Visit to the North

    British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H E John Rankin, made a three-day visit to the Northern Province (Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya) on 1-3 September, 2014.

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

  • Responsible Investment in Burma Speech by the RT Hon Hugo Swire MP

    Speech by the Rt. Hon Hugo Swire MP, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office for a Responsible Investment in Burma event on Monday 8th September 2014.

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

  • Research Study – Women in the Workplace

    Important research study among employers across Great Britain, investigating gender workforce issues.

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

  • The Centre for Youth Impact launches

    The Centre for Youth Impact (CYI) will help measure and increase the impact of youth sector organisations.

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

  • Mind the gap – men fall behind as women’s skills increase

    New research by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows the skills gap between genders is continuing to widen, as women leave male counterparts behind.

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  • Civil Service to become among the most female-friendly employers in the country.

    Measures announced in the Talent Action Plan include generous shared parental leave and a clampdown on all-male shortlists.

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

  • SFA grant success in supporting equality and diversity developments

    Equality and diversity inclusion fund results in greater awareness and raises the profile of new equality strands.

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

  • Treasury minister Priti Patel visits nursery to discuss Tax-Free Childcare with parents

    The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury visited a nursery and met parents to highlight the new Tax-Free Childcare scheme.

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

  • New curriculum will make education system 'envy of the world'

    As a new school term begins, millions of children will be taught a new ‘world-class’ curriculum to prepare them for life in modern Britain.

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

  • Great British Brands: Rolls-Royce and Teach First to train 75 new STEM teachers

    Chancellor welcomes new Rolls-Royce and Teach First partnership to train 75 new STEM teachers on his tour of Great British Brands.

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

  • Secure College development drives local jobs and growth in Leicestershire

    Local businesses given the chance to win valuable contracts in the development of the first Secure College, Justice Minister Andrew Selous announced.

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

  • Great British Brands: Screwfix plans to create 900 jobs

    Chancellor welcomes Screwfix plans to create 900 jobs and open over 50 new stores in 2015 as part of his tour of Great British Brands.

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

  • Increase in UK funded scholarships for Lao students in 2015

    British Embassy announces increase in Chevening scholarships to Laos as it bids farewell to 2014 scholars.

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

  • Keeping London moving

    As part of the long term economic plan, the govenment is investing to improve London's essential transport infrastructure.

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

  • Great British Brands: Chancellor welcomes Weetabix drive to export to China

    The Chancellor's visit to the company in Corby kicked off his Great British Brands tour, aimed at supporting Britain’s best known companies.

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

  • London businesses set to grow but threat of skills shortages still looms

    UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) welcomes signs of growth from CBI and KPMG London Business Survey, but warns against growing threat of skills shortages.

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  • Deputy Director of the Integrity Commission works alongside the UK's Electoral Commission

    The Governor’s Office recently funded a one week professional development and networking attachment to the UK.

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

  • NATO: coming home?

    Michael Fallon, Secretary of State for Defence.

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