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Updated Between 1 January 2012
and 31 December 2012
  • Have your say on the future of nursing and care

    The independent Nursing and Care Quality Forum would like to hear your views on the quality of nursing and care.

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

  • Patient choice scheme guidance for all PCTs published

    The patient choice scheme document publishes guidance to all primary care trusts (PCTs) on the broader aspects of the policy on widening patient choice of GP practices. 

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

  • Update on adults’ and children’s palliative care and funding for children’s hospices

    The Government is supporting children’s hospices with an annual revenue grant of £10m.

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

  • Sarah Teather speaks to the Daycare Trust

    Sarah Teather, Children's Minister, addresses the Daycare Trust.

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

  • Opening speech by Lord Hill of Oareford on the second reading of the Academies Bill

    Lord Hill of Oareford's speech to the House of Lords concerning the proposed greater freedoms and responsibilities afforded to schools and teachers by the bill.

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

  • Michael Gove to the Education World Forum

    The Education Secretary refers to the PISA survey of international education performance to outline how whole-system reform is needed to build a world-class education system.

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

  • Tim Loughton to the BETT Education Leaders’ Conference

    The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Children and Families stresses the importance of technology in education at the BETT Education Leaders’ Conference and exhibition at Olympia.

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

  • Education Secretary writes for the 'Times Educational Supplement'

    Following the publication of the PISA report, the Education Secretary wrote an article for the 'Times Educational Supplement' on the need for educational reform.

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Michael Gove on school funding reform

    In addition to this written ministerial statement, the Department for Education has also published a consultation on school funding reform.

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

  • Parents get the full facts about every secondary school

    Parents can now see every secondary school in England's performance in each GCSE subject to help choose the right school for their children.

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

  • England's 15-year-olds' reading: over a year behind the world's best

    Research reveals that GCSE pupils' reading compares unfavourably with pupils in Shanghai, Korea and Finland.

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

  • Schools minister Nick Gibb responds to 'The Guardian' website's claims about cutting one-to-one tuition and Every Child programmes

    In response to Polly Toynbee's comment published on guardian.co.uk on 24 May 2010, School's Minister Nick Gibb explains and justifies recent changes in the Department's funding allocation arrangements.

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

  • Tackling commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood: Prime Minister welcomes progress but says more must be done

    The Prime Minister welcomes progress on tackling commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood but says more must be done

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

  • Press Briefing - morning 26 April 2012

    Afghanistan, Leveson and the economy were the topics discussed at the morning press briefing.

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 26 April 2012

    The Leveson inquiry was discussed at the Number 10 afternoon press briefing.

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

  • Prime Minister heralds rapid progress of the UK's green economy

    David Cameron welcomes investment of £350m on energy projects that will create 800 jobs

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

  • See of Canterbury appointment

    Rt Hon the Lord Luce to become Chairman of the Crown Nominations Commission for its selection of the next Archbishop of Canterbury to succeed the Most Reverend and Rt Hon Rowan Williams

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

  • Prime Minister's remarks at Clean Energy meeting

    "If we can do these three things - get the costs down, make renewable energy a global business and continue to invest up front in the crucial infrastructure needed needed then we really can secure the future of renewabl…

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

  • Alison Munro re-appointed as Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd

    Alison Munro re-appointed as Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd, the independent company set up to deliver a high speed rail network.

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

  • Farming sector: earned recognition and responsibility

    Why the government is committed to 'earned recognition' as a principle that should be applied more widely than just farm regulation.

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