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  • Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban MP, delivers his opening remarks at launch of Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) report at The Actuarial Profession

    Speech by the Financial Secretary to the Treasury.

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

  • New chair for the Pensions Regulator

    The Department for Work and Pensions announced today that Michael O’Higgins has been appointed as chair of The Pensions Regulator.

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

  • Kendray Initiative wins Prime Minister’s Big Society Award

    …The Kendray Initiative in Barnsley - a project that has transformed the community through local action on housing, crime, employment and activities for young people is the third winner of the Prime Minister's Big Society Award.…

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

  • DFID Research: Managing Pollution from Small scale Industry in Bangladesh

    Tanneries and textile firms in Bangladesh are being encouraged to reduce water pollution affecting local communities by building effluent treatment plants

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  • Your community needs you

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. Introduction Today I want to launch a new type of talent show. It&rsquo…

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

  • Private John Howard killed in Afghanistan

    It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Private John Howard, from 3rd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on Sunday 5 December 2010.

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  • New Permanent Secretary for the Home Office

    Sir Gus O'Donnell, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dame Helen Ghosh as the new Permanent Secretary at the Home Office.

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

  • Publication of working paper no. 93 Lone parents and employment: an exploration of findings from the Families and Children’s Study 2006-8

    Work entry and retention for lone mothers, along with the attitudes of lone mothers to work and caring for their children.

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

  • Institute for Public Policy Research

    A speech by the Rt Hon Iain Duncan Smith MP.

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

  • Government confirms capital funding for youth projects

    The myplace programme secures £134 million to complete its work.

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

  • 2010/12/06 - Armed Forces 2020: Reserves in Transformation Conference

    Speech delivered by Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans at the Royal United Services Institute, London on Monday 6 December 2010.

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

  • Progress in bid to stop costly and regressive maternity proposals

    Ministers from across Europe expressed their concerns with proposals put forward by MEPs during a meeting of the EU Employment Council (EPSCO…

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

  • Business Minister lobbies Europe against "costly and regressive" maternity proposals

    …Davey will attend a meeting of the EU Employment Council (EPSCO) - the first opportunity that Member States have had to discuss proposals…

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

  • Welfare reform: Disability Living Allowance for the 21st century

    Disabled people and their organisations asked to join the debate on reforming Disability Living Allowance.

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

  • Review of the Children’s Commissioner for England

    An independent review of the Children’s Commissioner role recommends strengthening its remit, powers and independence.

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

  • Company director sentenced for theft and fraudulent trading

    In May 2001 the European Commission made the advance payment of £170,000 to Implants International Ltd who were involved in an EU research project…

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

  • New Chair appointed for Yorkshire Forward

    Julie will start working as Chair designate from 6th December to ensure continuity during the changeover period. She will formally take over…

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

  • President of Somaliland visits UK

    Andrew Mitchell meets with the President of Somaliland, Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silanyo during his first visit to the UK since his successful election.

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

  • Bargaining and Industrial Relations Prospects for 2011

    Introduction I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person. I have had to stay at Parliament, where the Postal Services Bill is continuing its passage…

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

  • PUS and CDS visit Defence personnel in Afghanistan

    Ursula Brennan, the new Permanent Secretary (PUS) at the Ministry of Defence, and General Sir David Richards, the new Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), have visited civil servants and military personnel serving in Afghanista…

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