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  • More power, more choice and better quality of public services

    The 2014 progress report on Open Public Services shows how our reforms are giving people choice and control over the services they use.

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

  • ACOBA recommendation: Dame Nicola Brewer, Director of the Diplomatic Academy, Foreign and Commonwealth Office

    Approval for Dame Nicola Brewer, former Director of the Diplomatic Academy, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • New BAT stamp agents announced

    Pobjoy Mint Ltd and Creative Direction (Worldwide) Ltd successful in tender for British Antarctic Territory philatelic contract

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

  • Press briefing: morning 13 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on public sector pay and Ukraine.

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

  • Appointment of Vice President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal

    Her Majesty The Queen has by Letters Patent appointed Mr Justice Philip Sales as Vice President to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.

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

  • Public sector pay awards for 2014-15

    The government has today set out the pay awards for over one million public sector workers in line with the policy of a one percent pay rise in 2014-15.

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

  • Public service pension reform nears conclusion

    One of the final elements of the government’s comprehensive public service pension reform programme has today been set out by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander.

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

  • DataBootCamp in Montevideo

    The event is taking place until Friday March 14, sponsored by the British Embassy in Uruguay.

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

  • More talented school-leavers take the fast track to government

    The number of young people applying to be a Civil Service Fast Track apprentice has gone up by 30% this year.

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

  • First evaluation of tax arrangements for off-payroll contracts in the public sector published

    The evaluation follows new rules designed to ensure ‘off-payroll’ contractors pay proper tax.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 11 March 2014

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on public sector pay, EU/US Trade, Bob Crow and Ukraine.

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

  • Laying the foundation for more efficient future cities

    Francis Maude visited Cardiff University to see a new Spatial Design Network Analysis tool and regeneration plans for Swansea High Street.

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

  • State Opening of Parliament 2014

    The Leader of the House of Commons has announced the State Opening of Parliament on 3 June 2014.

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

  • Heads of UKVI and HM Passport Office confirmed

    Sarah Rapson has been confirmed as the UKVI’s Director General, while Paul Pugh has been appointed as HM Passport Office's Chief Executive.

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

  • Martin Clarke announced as new Government Actuary

    A Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Martin Clarke has an MA in Mathematics from Cambridge University.

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

  • Allan Cook appointed as BIS Lead Non-Executive Board Member

    Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the appointment at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 4 March

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Ukraine, an EU referendum Bill, legislation on recalling MPs and Patrick Rock.

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

  • UK supports improved business inspections

    UK experts train Kyrgyz Government inspectors

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

  • New Crown Representatives to help government get value for money

    6 experienced business leaders will join the Crown Representatives network to make sure government contracts offer good value for money.

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

  • Independent watchdog urges government to hold firm on its commitments to better regulation

    The Regulatory Policy Committee publishes its report on the nearly 400 proposed changes in law that it reviewed in 2013 affecting businesses, charities and community groups.

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