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  • Is your town leading the way on older workers?

    New figures reveal Watford, north Dorset and the Shetland Islands are leading the way against outdated stereotypes of older workers.

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

  • Apprenticeships - reasons to be cheerful

    A major new apprenticeships campaign launches today and there's plenty of proof as to why apprentices are a great route into the workplace.

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

  • UKCES welcomes the latest wave of employer-led apprenticeships announced today

    …The UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) has today welcomed the 'Get In Go Far' campaign launched by Vince Cable.…

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  • Get In and Go Far with new apprenticeships

    …In a campaign launched today government and top employers are calling on young people to 'Get In. Go Far' by choosing an apprenticeship.…

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

  • Business Secretary visits Emmerdale set to launch apprenticeship campaign

    Vince Cable visited Leeds to celebrate the launch of the campaign calling on young people to 'Get In. Go Far' by choosing an apprenticeship.

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

  • Edinburgh Napier University launches Degrees in Sri Lanka

    Scotland-based Edinburgh Napier University and Spectrum Institute of Science & Technology Sri Lanka launched two new undergraduate degrees.

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

  • The Scottish Referendum

    HMA Alex Ellis' speech

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

  • Video games companies to begin claiming tax relief

    Video games companies across the UK will be able to begin claiming tax relief up to 25% on their production costs from today.

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

  • Workplace pensions becoming ‘social norm’

    Saving into a workplace pension is becoming more of a social norm, new research shows.

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

  • Troubled Families programme expanded to help younger children

    Expansion of the Troubled Families programme to help vulnerable younger children from struggling homes get a better chance in life.

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

  • Minister for Life Sciences says world-class Scottish Life Science Sector would be at risk in break-up of the UK

    Scotland’s world-class reputation for science and research is enhanced through access to UK-wide funding, infrastructure and skills.

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

  • David Cameron on families

    The Prime Minister spoke at the Relationships Alliance Summit, held at the Royal College of GPs, on putting families at the centre of domestic policy-making.

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

  • New infrastructure guarantee for Speyside renewable energy plan issued by Treasury

    This is the latest project to be supported by the UK Guarantees scheme where the UK government act as a loan guarantor to major infrastructure investments.

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

  • £8.3 million to boost West Midlands transport links

    Major funding announced for new A45 bridge in Solihull.

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

  • Scotland’s rich economic tapestry is a huge asset for the UK

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander sets out why being part of the UK is helping Scotland’s economy grow and create jobs.

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

  • Campaign launched to warn of risks of 'legal' highs

    Radio, digital and mobile phone adverts are aimed at people aged 15 to 21 and warn them about the risks of taking the drugs.

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

  • Authorised testing facility (ATF) bulletin: issue 9

    The August 2014 issue of the bulletin for authorised testing facilities (ATFs) who host annual vehicle tests for lorries, buses, coaches and trailers.

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  • Small firms are doing it from home

    Turning your business idea into reality is exciting when you can also run it from home. There is plenty of support to help you do this.

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

  • British Olympic team helps to inspire a creative future in Nanjing

    On 14 August, athletes and coaches from the British Youth Olympic Team (Team GB) took part in a Reception in Nanjing that aimed to promote British creativity.

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

  • Backing for home-based business boom

    Budding entrepreneurs will be given greater freedom to start and grow a business from their home.

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