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  • Business Compact signatories

    150 businesses have already signed up to the Business Compact, from a wide range of sectors including legal, retail, finance and energy.

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  • New social impact bonds to support public services

    New social impact bonds help disadvantaged young people, children in care and those with long term health conditions and mental illness.

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

  • Teenagers NEET: numbers hit new low

    Figures show 16- to 18-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) at lowest level since comparable records began in 2011.

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

  • Sport for every child, in every part of the country

    Edward Timpson speaks at the County Sports Partnerships Convention.

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

  • Sajid Javid reappoints Board Member of VisitEngland

    Culture Secretary has awarded John Hoy a second term on the VisitEngland Board, for the 4 years to 29 May 2019.

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

  • Baroness Randerson: Strong partnerships vital to success of the Welsh tourism industry

    Baroness Randerson speaks on Welsh tourism during visit to Llanelly House and Llanelli's Discovery Centre.

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

  • Nottinghamshire charity Hetty's wins Prime Minister's Award

    Hetty's has won Prime Minister David Cameron's Big Society Award for supporting families affected by drug or alcohol misuse.

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

  • Tourism Council to consult industry on setting up Training Agency

    Social media drive during English Tourism Week launched to champion careers in the sector.

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

  • Remarks on F/Sgt John Thompson's ring handover ceremony

    There are some moments when you feel you can really reach out and touch the history. I think today is one of those moments.

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

  • UK concludes chairmanship of global business best practice initiative

    Minister James Duddridge opens plenary of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights Initiative, concluding the UK’s chairmanship

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

  • Government funds pilots to help women find quality part-time jobs

    Timewise accreditation scheme will allow 10 local authorities to launch pilots to find jobs for people who need to balance work and family.

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

  • Care and support arrangements for ILF recipients in Wales

    The Welsh Government will transfer support for Independent Living Fund (ILF) recipients in Wales to local authorities from 1 July 2015.

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  • Tunisian women, democratic transition and economic empowerment

    British Embassy in Tunis and the British Council organised a round table to discuss Women’s economic empowerment

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

  • Colombia: Principios Voluntarios en Seguridad y Derechos Humanos

    El gobierno del Reino Unido está comprometido con las empresas británicas para que inviertan y operen en otros países de una manera responsable.

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

  • 'Feminism is the radical notion that women are people'

    Transcript of speech by Sir James Bevan KCMG, UK High Commissioner to India, to young people for ending violence against women, Tuesday 17 March 2015.

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

  • Celebrating Women in Business conference

    Nicky Morgan speaks on ‘Unlocking the Potential of Female Entrepreneurs’.

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

  • Government encourages women to pursue positions on sports’ boards

    Government hosts its second high-powered networking event aimed at inspiring businesswomen to join sports’ boards

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

  • Top award for character-based free school with fencing for all

    Nicky Morgan announces the national winner of the Character Awards.

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

  • Los Teros launched their 2015 schedule

    Rugby Union of Uruguay (URU) presented their schedule in the British Residence.

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

  • Giving community organisers the power to create real change

    Francis Maude explains how the government is helping community organisers to use social action to change their communities for the better.

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