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  • Pensioners change the face of Britain over the Queen’s reign

    Since The Queen ascended the throne 60 years ago, the structure of British society has shifted. The number of pensioners has doubled.

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

  • 15 new university technical colleges: employers back plan

    …They will have involvement from around 200 high-profile employers. They will also have significant input from world-class universities, such as Cambridge and Warwick.…

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

  • £80 million start-up loans for new businesses

    18 to 24-year-olds to gain access to StartUp loans and expert, personal support to help develop business plans and access training.

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

  • Welsh Secretary signals Wales’ ‘moment to shine’

    The arrival of the Olympic flame and the beginning of the Welsh leg of the torch relay will “shine a light on the places, people, values and…

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

  • The Fire and Rescue Service

    Statement by Fire Minister Bob Neill on arrangements for firefighter pensions

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

  • Army and RAF step up training for close quarters combat

    Soldiers are relearning their urban warfare skills in a new course launched this week at Copehill Down, Salisbury Plain, while a newly built…

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

  • Qinetiq 70th anniversary dinner

    Speech delivered by Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology Peter Luff at Malvern College, on Thursday 24 May 2012.

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

  • Government-backed science and innovation vital for securing Britain’s industrial future

    In a major speech at the University of East Anglia, David Willetts will argue that Government has a creative role to play in working with researchers…

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

  • Better protection for workers from criminal gangmasters

    The GLA will remove unnecessary regulatory burdens and costs for responsible employers.

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

  • Iain Duncan Smith: Early roll out of Universal Credit to go live in Manchester and Cheshire

    Universal Credit will go live in the Greater Manchester and Cheshire region in April 2013 - six months before the national roll-out.

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

  • Secretary of State for Wales meets businesses and sports stars making their mark on the Games

    Secretary of State for Wales, Cheryl Gillan will today [24 May 2012] visit businesses, sports specialists and elite athletes to pay tribute …

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

  • Biggest overhaul to child performance regulations in over 40 years

    Outdated and confusing child performance rules are to be overhauled, under sweeping changes published today by Children’s Minister Tim Loughton.

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

  • Siemens boost to UK apprenticeship programme

    Europe's biggest engineering company, Siemens, is considerably expanding its UK apprenticeship programme.

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

  • Green growth gets £113 million transport boost

    30 carbon cutting local transport schemes given go ahead.

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

  • Caroline Spelman speech to Food and Drink Association on ‘Secure and Sustainable Food – The Rio+20 challenge.’

    I am delighted to be here today and my thanks to the Food and Drink Federation and Forum for the Future for organising such a worthwhile event.

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

  • Pay transparency in the public sector

    On 23 May 2012, HM Treasury published a review of central government appointees. The review identified the number of off payroll engagements…

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

  • Apprenticeships are not just for the young

    Employment roadshow arrives in Birmingham.

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

  • Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill published

    Government has already taken action on issues including tax, regulation and planning to support British businesses and promote economic growth…

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

  • Charles Hendry speech at All Energy Aberdeen

    Delighted to be back here in Aberdeen. There could be nowhere more appropriate for this conference to be held. It was here that the UK&rsquo…

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

  • Support for young victims of sexual violence and gangs

    Successful bids for a share of £1.2m funding to support young people suffering sexual violence, including by gangs, have been announced.

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