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  • Apprenticeships offer young people a chance to reach their potential

    Priti Patel MP spoke to members of the 5% Club about the benefits of apprenticeships to young people and businesses.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sam Gyimah: where next for careers education and guidance?

    The Education and Childcare Minister talks to the Westminster Employment Forum about the government's vision for careers education.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ensuring people with disabilities are not invisible

    Guest article by Lucy Drescher, co-chair of the Bond Disability and Development Group.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Dar es Salaam marks 16 Days of Activism

    25TH November, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, marked the start of the international campaign

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Elitism rife at the top of Scottish society

    A new Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission report reveals elitism in Scotland's top professions.

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  • Cabinet Office and Pears Foundation announce successful Youth Social Action Fund applicants

    Nine organisations from across England have been awarded a share of £1.2 million as part of the Youth Social Action Fund.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Shakespeare Lives in Mauritius

    British High Commission and British Council launches programme of activities to mark 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Giving Tuesday 2015: Rob Wilson speech

    A broader range of finance, more capable organisations and stronger communities will help realise the full potential of UK civil society.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New funding for Community Organisers announced

    Rob Wilson announced a new £500,000 fund to support Community Organisers to mobilise residents to take action on issues they care about.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government announces new support for social action on Giving Tuesday 2015

    On #GivingTuesday, the Cabinet Office has announced measures to support and incentivise people to get involved in social action.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Helping young people benefit from the rewards of work

    The government is helping more young people achieve their potential – and youth unemployment is now lower than it was in 2010.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Social mobility and child poverty annual report

    The Social Mobility and Child Poverty Commission will publish its annual report on 17 December 2015.

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  • A review of Scotland’s year

    2014 was a year of enormous significance, with a historic referendum in which the people of Scotland chose to remain as part of the UK. What has happened in the 12 months since?

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • English and Shakespeare are GREAT in Santiago

    The Education Committee of the British-Chilean Chamber organised the 'English is GREAT' Day with Shakespeare as the main theme.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Appointment of Interim Chief Executive for the Arts and Humanities Research Council

    Science Minister announces the appointment of Professor Andrew Thompson as interim Chief Executive of the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Celebrating St Andrews Day in Uganda

    British High Commission Kampala marks St Andrew’s Day in style

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ghana-EU initiative launch to support violence against women campaign

    Launch of Ghana-EU initiative in support of global "16 days of Activism - UNiTE to end violence against women" campaign

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Migration Between the UK and Nigeria: A Well-Travelled Path

    Op-Ed by the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Paul Arkwright

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • St Andrew's Day 2015: David Cameron's message

    The Prime Minister hails how “Scotland helps put the Great in Great Britain” in a message to celebrate St Andrew’s Day.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK supported workshops in Kerala to end violence against women

    A week-long series of learning and sharing workshops to end violence against women (VAW) hosted by the British Deputy High Commission, Chennai, will be held in Kerala next week.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government