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  • Afghan village opens in Camp Bastion for training UK troops

    The opening of the village coincides with the arrival of 16 Air Assault Brigade who are currently taking over from 4th Mechanized Brigade as…

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

  • Careers guidance service helping adults take next step

    The Next Step website is part of comprehensive support programme, which also includes face to face and telephone services, offering advice to…

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

  • Government defends interim limit on economic migrants

    The government has defended its decision to introduce an interim limit on skilled workers from outside the EU.

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

  • New rights for workers

    Four decades after the Made in Dagenham pioneers, today’s workers have won new rights that will help to stamp out pay discrimination.

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

  • More than 60 councils open books to armchair auditors

    Local authorities that don’t put their spending detail online are denying the public the right to hold their council to account, Secretary of…

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

  • European free trade is vital for growth

    I am pleased to be the first Minister from Britain’s new Coalition Government to speak at the European Parliament. I want to give my thanks …

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

  • Vince Cable – European Parliament 2010 Speech

    I am pleased to be the first Minister from Britain’s new Coalition Government to speak at the European Parliament. I want to give my thanks …

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

  • Family friendly working – next steps

    Mr Davey signalled the Government’s intention to bring forward ambitious proposals to create more flexible, family friendly workplaces. He announced…

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

  • Cheating bosses to be named

    Cases where employers breach the rules are to be publicised by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) from 1 January 2011 …

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

  • Reappointment of the chair of the Natural Environment Research Council

    Mr Willetts said: “I am delighted that Mr Wallis has agreed to remain as Chair of the Natural Environment Research Council for three more years…

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

  • International criminal network targeted

    Arrests made after border officers and police work together to disrupt a gang suspected of helping immigrants to come to UK illegally.

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

  • New review shows coalfields communities need local approach

    Local Councils should have a central role to play in the next phase of coalfields regeneration according to a new report welcomed by Housing…

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

  • DFID Research: Chronic Poverty Research Centre: ten years of war against poverty

    Chronic Poverty is a varied and complex phenomenon, but at its root is powerlessness. Poor people expend enormous energy in trying to do better for themselves and for their children

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  • Key role for apprenticeships

    Skills Minister John Hayes commits to to expansion of apprenticeships in recognition of contribution they make to both employees and the economy.

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

  • Key role for apprenticeships

    Thank you David and good morning everyone. Group Training Associations England’s role in ensuring that GTA’s collective potential is harnessed…

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

  • Skills Minister sets out Government commitment to apprenticeships

    He told an audience at the Group Training Association England annual conference that the Government was firmly committed to expanding apprenticeships…

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

  • Invest in the UK business minister tells manufacturers at Paris Motor Show

    Mark Prisk will be asking an international line up of manufacturers and suppliers attending the Reception at the British Embassy to take a fresh…

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

  • Gibraltar Air Cadets fly over UK

    This year, the Gibraltar Cadets spent their first week at RAF Shawbury in the north of Shropshire. Training at RAF Shawbury is conducted by …

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

  • Confederation of British Industry North East business dinner

    Michael Moore, Secretary of State for Scotland, addresses the CBI on the economy, public finances and next steps for devolution.

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

  • Moore tours Moray bases ahead of defence review

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore was in Moray today (Tuesday 28 September) to visit the RAF Kinloss and RAF Lossiemouth bases as part of his ministerial tour of the country.

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