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  • What Budget 2014 means for Wales

    David Jones writes for the Western Mail on what the Chancellor's Budget means for Wales

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

  • More sporting opportunities for young disabled people

    Children’s Minister Edward Timpson announces a £300,000 boost to help more young disabled people play sport.

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

  • Pensions strategy

    The government’s strategy for the future of pension provision following the reform proposals announced in the Budget Statement yesterday.

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

  • Housing boost will help more people buy a home and create thousands of jobs

    Multi-billion pound package will boost house building, create new jobs and help aspiring homeowners buy a home.

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

  • Funding for apprenticeships helps small business and postgraduates

    More finance for the Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE) scheme and degree level and postgraduate apprenticeships.…

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

  • Over a quarter of a million people escape long-term unemployment thanks to the Work Programme

    Over a quarter of a million jobseekers have escaped long-term unemployment and found lasting work – normally at least 6 months.

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

  • Chancellor George Osborne's Budget 2014 speech

    The Budget 2014 speech in full.

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

  • Budget 2014: Key announcements

    Budget 2014: Chancellor sets out how the government is taking further action to build a resilient economy.

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

  • 7 ways Universal Credit will be a better deal

    New figures show 4,280 people started claiming Universal Credit by the end of 2013 – as the national roll-out of the new benefit continues.

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

  • MOD Welfare Conference

    Speech by Anna Soubry, Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans.

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

  • Budget is a major boost for Welsh businesses and households

    Welsh Secretary responds to Budget 2014 announcement

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

  • Budget 2014 outlines benefits for Scotland

    Today’s Budget emphasises that Scotland’s economy is successful and stronger as part of the UK.

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

  • PHE’s 2014 Child Health Profiles published

    PHE’s Child Health Profiles give a snapshot of children and young people’s health for each local authority in England in a readable format.

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  • Employment rate hits 5 year high fuelled by private sector growth

    The employment rate has hit a 5 year high and a record 30.19 million people are now in jobs.

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

  • March labour market statstics for Scotland

    Unemployment in Scotland is down and employment is up according to the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) data released today

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

  • Welsh Secretary responds to Labour Market Statistics

    David Jones: “Welsh economy showing continued recovery”

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

  • Business Sweden and British High Commission Host Renewable Energy Workshop in Botswana

    The British High Commission in collaboration with Business Sweden recently hosted a workshop in the area of renewable energy.

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

  • Policing Minister speech to the APCC

    Policing Minister Damian Green addresses the Association of Police and Crime Commisioners general meeting.

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

  • Millions of parents to get help with childcare costs

    New Tax-Free Childcare scheme to be increased up to £2,000 per child and extended to all children under 12 within the first year.

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

  • Peterborough Council's school improvement support effective

    Strategies to improve the education outcomes for children and young people in Peterborough are having positive results.

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