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  • Nick Gibb comments on the English Baccalaureate

    Schools Minister Nick Gibb responds to the Education Select Committee's report on the English Baccalaureate.

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

  • Consultation on reforms to the teachers’ pension scheme

    The Department for Education launches a consultation on proposed changes to the contribution rate for employees in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

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

  • Audit commission to outsource audit practice next year

    The Audit Commission will outsource all its in-house local public audit work to the private sector in the next financial year, Communities Secretary…

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

  • Government consultation on proposed pension contribution changes for civil servants, NHS workers and teachers

    The Cabinet Office, Department for Education and the NHS will today publish consultations on pension contribution increases for 2012/13.

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

  • One year to go until London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

    On July 27 2012, the Games will open with a spectacular ceremony in London to welcome the world to Britain. Foreign Office staff around the globe are marking the year to go milestone with a wide range of celebratory events a…

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

  • Supporting personal assistants working in adult social care

    New ‘Framework for Personal Assistants’ to make it easier for people with disabilities to employ PAs.

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

  • Broad support for state pension reform – consultation response

    Broad support for state pension reforms that could significantly reduce the need for pensioners to apply for pension credit.

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

  • Restorative justice helps repair harm

    Lord McNally said restorative justice was 'not a soft option', after visiting a probation trust and a prison in Norwich.

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

  • Consultation letter on establishment of special health authorities

    As part of the preparatory work for the NHS Commissioning Board and the Health Research Authority, we are currently seeking the views of those representing staff who may be transferred to the proposed NHS Commissioning Board…

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  • Occupational pension schemes: definition of ‘money purchase benefits’

    The government's response to the Supreme Court's judgment on the meaning of ‘money purchase benefits’ in pensions law.

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

  • Commonwealth – the soft power network of the future

    Lord Howell: 'We want the Commonwealth to play a key role in the unfolding opportunities and challenges that our increasingly networked world brings.'

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

  • Defence Chief - Afghanistan is not all about fighting

    As we prepare for security transition, the military element is not the most important part of our contribution to Afghanistan, writes Chief of the Defence staff, General Sir David Richards.

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

  • Apply now for funding to support voluntary projects in health and social care

    The 2012-13 Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund is now open for applications.

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

  • Work Programme provides tailored support as latest figures show people are being found fit for work

    Over a third (39 per cent) of those who claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) are assessed as fit to work.

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

  • Publication of DWP Research Report 762: Unsuccessful Employment and Support Allowance Claims

    Report of qualitative research into the subsequent activities and experiences of a sample of customers whose claim for ESA was unsuccessful.

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

  • GDP Growth figures show Government is delivering for Wales, says Welsh Secretary

    Secretary of State for Wales has welcomed today’s encouraging GDP growth figures during a visit with the Prime Minister to South Wales. The…

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

  • Speech to the Norfolk Ecumenical Criminal Justice Forum

    Speech by Lord McNally covering the government's programme of reforms of sentencing and legal aid, and competition strategy for offender services.

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

  • Save money on your holiday driving

    Holidaymakers can save money by using smarter driving techniques.

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

  • Armed Forces Minister visits Reaper operators

    The Reaper aircraft are launched from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, by RAF crews deployed in theatre. Once airborne, however, missions are…

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

  • A national strategy for carers

    Setting out government's priorities for carers.

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