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  • Improvements to drink-drive rehab scheme

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced changes to the drink drive rehabilitation scheme (DDRS).

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

  • Reforming the construction sector to encourage growth

    Government Construction Summit hears how public sector construction supports economic growth.

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

  • David Halpern appointed as What Works National Adviser

    Dr David Halpern will lead efforts to improve the use of evidence in policy-making across government as the national adviser to What Works.

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

  • Government unveils Deregulation Bill

    The Deregulation Bill has been published, with the aim of freeing UK businesses from red tape and making life easier for ordinary Britons.

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

  • ACOBA recommendation: Stephen Gethins, Special Adviser, Scottish Government

    Approval for Stephen Gethins, Special Adviser, Scottish Government, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: Anthony Smith, Director General for UK Border Force, Home Office

    Approval for Anthony Smith, Interim Director General for UK Border Force, Home Office, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • ACOBA recommendation: Verity Harding, Special Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister

    Approval for Verity Harding, former Special Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister (Cabinet Office), on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

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  • Press briefing: afternoon 27 June 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the economy, shale gas, flood insurance and prisoner voting.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 27 June 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Australian Prime Minister; social media, Lawrence, Task force and Green Deal.

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

  • TCI Cabinet update and actions from session on 26 June 2013

    His Excellency Governor Ric Todd chaired the Turks and Caicos Islands’ meeting Cabinet at the House of Assembly Building on Grand Turk.

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

  • UK opens up its plans for transparency and open data

    The UK's draft National Action Plan on open data and transparency for the Open Government Partnership (OGP) has been published for consultation.

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

  • Francis Maude spoke on technology procurement and SMEs

    Minister Francis Maude described how government is moving into a 'new world' of technology procurement by opening up opportunities to SMEs.

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

  • Rob Whiteman leaves Home Office for new Chief Executive role

    Rob Whiteman, Director General of Operational Systems Transformation, is leaving the Home Office to become Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.

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

  • Government prioritises long-term investment in infrastructure spending

    Chief Secretary to the Treasury outlines the government’s infrastructure investment priorities beyond 2015

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

  • Spending Round 2013: speech

    The Chancellor of the Exchequer delivered his Spending Round 2013 statement to Parliament on 26 June 2013. Originally given at House of Commons.

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

  • Culture, Media and Sport funding announced

    Olympic sporting legacy has been protected at five per cent, as have arts and culture, in the spending review announced today.

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

  • Spending Round 2013: next stage in government’s plan to move from rescue to recovery

    Details of spending plans for the year 2015 to 2016 have been announced by the Chancellor, including an increase in capital spending by £3 billion per year.

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

  • Civil Service reservists wear their uniforms to work

    A new network of 'Reserve Champions' will promote the benefits of employing reservists in the Civil Service.

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

  • Business Plans show government boosting growth and delivering reform

    The latest Business Plans for government departments were published today, 26 June 2013.

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

  • Drive to increase number of women on public boards

    The Cabinet Office is supporting efforts to raise the proportion of women on public boards to 50% by 2015.

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