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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Chloe Smith welcomes new pilot property scheme

    A new property pilot scheme, One Public Estate, will boost economic growth, redevelopment and government savings.

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

  • Massive expansion of Troubled Families programme announced

    £200 million to be invested to help 400,000 high risk families, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander announces.

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

  • New unit of experts to manage government investment in infrastructure

    New PF2 Equity Unit set up to transform the way government manages public private partnerships.

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

  • What is the Spending Round? Video

    Our video, narrated by Chancellor George Osborne, breaks down what the Spending Round is about and how it helps Britain on our path to deficit reduction.

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

  • Commissioning Academy open for business

    The first commissioners have begun to participate in a programme of learning on key commissioning issues.

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

  • Government's vision for effective, efficient communications

    The government has published its communications plan for 2013 to 2014, prioritising professional development and innovative partnerships.

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

  • Chloe Smith spoke at the Federation of Master Builders

    Chloe Smith gave a keynote speech at the launch of a report on improving the public procurement process for construction SMEs.

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

  • What is the Spending Round?

    The Spending Round 2013 will set out how the government will spend £740 billion pounds of tax-payers' money between April 2015 and April 2016.

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

  • Public and private sector support cutting costs of public infrastructure with new code of conduct

    On Thursday 13 June the government will launch a new ‘best practice’ guide for the private and public sector to make savings in existing contracts for schools, hospitals and many other public infrastructure projects.

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

  • First official Social Value Ambassador announced

    The Minister for Civil Society has announced Chris White, MP for Warwick and Leamington, as the first official Social Value Ambassador.

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

  • Government improves management information to maximise savings

    A report on management information (MI) sets out recommendations as to how government can improve efficiency and deliver savings.

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

  • MOD contract rules changes could save £200 million a year

    New proposals could save taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds by changing the rules which govern how MOD contracts are awarded.

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