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  • Business Secretary announces new Technology Strategy Board Chair

    Mr Smith is UK and Ireland Chief Executive of technology company Cisco. Vince Cable said: “Innovation is central to the Government’s plans…

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

  • £16.8 million support for free advice services

    A new £16.8 million central government fund to help not-for-profit free advice services in England will be delivered by BIG Fund.

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

  • Ending gang and youth violence - a cross-government report

    Today the government sets out the start of crucial work to tackle gang and youth violence through prevention and tough punishment.

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

  • Olympic and paralympic games background checking gets underway

    The process of background checking more than 380,000 Games time workers, athletes and officials ahead of next summer’s Olympic and Paralympic Games has begun, the Home Office announced today.

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

  • New institute to help narrow the health gap

    The UCL (University College London) Institute for Health Equity launched by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and Professor Sir Michael Marmot

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

  • Frost/Black:Transforming sickness support will boost productivity and the economy

    An independent review aimed at reducing the cost of sickness to employers, taxpayers and the economy is presented to the Government.

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

  • Welsh Secretary visits Reserve Forces and Cadets’ Association in Maindy

    Secretary of State for Wales Cheryl Gillan today [21st November] met members of the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association at Maindy Barracks…

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

  • "We need to go for growth"

    The Prime Minister spoke to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) at their annual conference in London.

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

  • Laying the foundations: a housing strategy for England

    The Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister have launched 'Laying the Foundations: a housing strategy for England'.

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

  • 'We need to go for growth'

    The Prime Minister spoke to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) at their annual conference in London.

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

  • Foreign Office Minister commends constructive talks with China

    Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne met influential figures and supported British business interests in a week long trip to China.

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

  • Government consults on stalking

    Victims, charities, the police and public are to be asked their views on how we can protect victims of stalking more effectively, Home Office Minister Lynne Featherstone announced today.

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

  • Local pay accountability guidance published today

    Local authority pay policies must be open to public scrutiny with senior pay packets put to a full council vote, Local Government Minister Bob…

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

  • £250m to give employers power over skills training

    The Prime Minister announces new scheme for businesses to be given the power to design, develop and purchase the vocational training programmes they need.

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

  • Association of Colleges final keynote

    Good afternoon. It’s one year and a day since we launched the Government’s skills strategy and I spoke to this conference. I’ve returned…

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

  • Army officer helps improve maternal healthcare in Helmand

    On her recent deployment to Afghanistan, a Royal Army Medical Corps officer got involved in the drive to improve maternal healthcare in Helmand. Report by Tristan Kelly.

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

  • £5 million investment to help Service heroes start up

    The initiative offers business start-up training, grants and loans up to £30,000 as well as mentoring. Funded by BIS and delivered by the Royal…

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

  • HR agreement for staff affected by public health transition

    A best practice framework for organisational changes affecting staff as part of the transition between the NHS and local government has been…

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

  • Publication of DWP Research Report 780 An evaluation of the Statement of Fitness for Work: qualitative research with General Practitioners

    Report of findings from qualitative research with GPs to examine their views on the Statement of Fitness for Work (fit note).

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

  • Prime Minister opens McLaren's new production centre

    PM congratulated Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button

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