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  • Chancellor appoints Kate Barker and Lord Burns as non-executive members of the Office for Budget Responsibility

    The Chancellor has appointed Kate Barker and Lord Burns as non-executive members of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR).

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

  • Government publishes consultations on Patent Box and R&D credits

    The Government has today published consultation documents on the Patent Box and Research and Development (R&D) tax credits.

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

  • Millions saved through Fraud Taskforce pilots

    Francis Maude has announced a set of pilots testing fresh and innovative approaches to tackling the £21 billion of annual fraud in the public sector.

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

  • Government saves over £1 billion on procurement

    The government is making significant changes to the way it buys common goods and services, expected to save £3bn a year.

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

  • Treasury seeks permanent Chair and Tax Director for Office of Tax Simplification

    The Treasury has opened the recruitment process for a permanent Chair and Tax Director to lead the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS).

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

  • Government construction strategy to reduce costs

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has published the government’s new construction strategy.

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

  • New Executive Director of Digital appointed

    Mike Bracken has been appointed as the Government’s new Executive Director of Digital.

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

  • Department business plans updated

    The coalition government has today published updated business plans for each government department.

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

  • Government launches single government website prototype

    An early prototype of a potential single government web domain, aimed at making public services easier to use, has been launched.

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

  • The Coalition Government: 1 year on

    The Coalition Government has published a document setting out some of their achievements over the last year.

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

  • Central Government Main Supply Estimates 2011-12

    The Main Supply Estimates for central government departments seek Parliamentary authority for expenditure in 2011-12.

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

  • Publication of Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses (PESA) National Statistics release 2011

    The 2011 Public Expenditure Statistical Analyses (PESA) National Statistics release is published today.

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

  • Government appoints Chief Procurement Officer to cut waste

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has announced that John Collington will become the first Chief Procurement Officer for all of government.

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

  • Supplier representatives to cut costs for government

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude today outlined new plans to improve the way that government deals with its major suppliers.

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

  • Red Tape Challenge

    The government has launched The Red Tape Challenge website, challenging the public to help cut unnecessary regulations.

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

  • HM Treasury appoints new head of the Government Finance Profession

    HM Treasury has appointed Richard Douglas as Head of the Government Finance Profession.

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

  • Government launches Major Projects Authority

    Francis Maude has today announced tough controls to improve the way major government projects are delivered.

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

  • Remuneration and conditions of service for police officers and staff

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 31 March 2011 by Theresa May and House of Lords by Baroness Neville…

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

  • Innovation Launch Pad

    A new online tool, the Innovation Launch Pad, enables small businesses to pitch their ideas on improving the business of government.

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

  • Government to save millions on ICT

    Francis Maude today launched a major strategy for cutting public spending on government information and communication technology.

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