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  • David Willetts comments on Alan Milburn’s report “University Challenge: How HE can advance social mobility”

    “Improving social mobility is at the centre of the Government’s social policy. Matching young people’s aspiration to go into higher education…

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

  • Single Market Week: British SMEs urged to exploit EU opportunities

    The Government is taking the opportunity of Single Market Week to remind Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that, despite problems in…

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

  • Simpler company reporting to focus on transparency and gender balance

    Following recommendations from Lord Davies’ review of Women on Boards, quoted companies will also in future be required to report on the number…

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

  • Cable urges Southport businesses to increase apprenticeships

    The Secretary of State will meet apprentices at Stork Technical Services, and see how they are making an impact on the company in highly-skilled…

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

  • Ed Davey tells CBI: Coalition will unlock energy investment

    Energy consent process to be made more flexible Ministers to consider introducing additional powers to the Energy Bill to help promote …

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

  • Offshore Wind Programme Board appoints chairman

    Adam Bruce has accepted the position of Chairman of the new Offshore Wind Programme Board.  The Offshore Wind Programme Board has been established…

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

  • Speech at CBI breakfast by Edward Davey

    Introduction I want to thank our hosts for bringing everyone together this morning. The CBI has been on a journey, much like Government policy, as both have grappled with how to decarbonise the eco...

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

  • Human trafficking gangs targeted by UK Government

    A report published today by the Inter-Departmental Ministerial Group (IDMG) on Human Trafficking shows that more work than ever before is being carried out both in the UK and internationally to prosecute criminals and stop t…

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

  • Foreign Secretary: Scotland's voice in the world is stronger as part of UK

    The Foreign Affairs Select Committee today published evidence submitted by the UK Government to its inquiry into the foreign policy implications of and for a separate Scotland

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

  • Mobile phone companies work together to speed up 4G roll-out

    New joint venture will ensure viewers can continue to enjoy Freeview when 4G services are introduced.

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

  • UK prepares for UN talks on women

    Commission will focus on tackling violence in 2013.

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

  • New EHRC Chair appointed

    Culture Secretary announces leading academic Baroness Onora O'Neill of Bengarve as head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

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

  • Bill to cut broadband red tape goes before Parliament

    Measures aim to boost the deployment of infrastructure.

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

  • Preferred candidate selected for chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Baroness Onora O’Neill put forward by Government.

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

  • New Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Leading academic Baroness Onora O’Neill of Bengarve was appointed today by Maria Miller.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: the sporting legacy of London 2012

    Tuesday 18 September 2012 The Government are determined to deliver on the commitment to “Inspire a Generation” and secure a lasting sporting…

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

  • Ministerial Written Statement: Appointment of Chair of Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Delivered by the Secreatry of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, Maria Miller on Thursday 18 October 2012Secretary

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

  • Alan Duncan: Business that helps beat poverty

    Speech by the Minister of State on the private sector's role in development and the importance of fair trade

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

  • Cattle movement controls and surveillance strengthened to tackle bovine TB

    Tighter control measures to reduce the risk of bovine TB spreading between cattle are to be introduced as part of the drive to eradicate the…

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

  • Ending abuse of village green legislation will unlock growth and boost aspiration

    Plans in the Growth Bill will ensure communities can develop land in their areas and no longer be overruled by an abuse of Town and Village Green legislation.

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