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  • UK and US soldiers strengthen ties with jump onto Salisbury Plain

    Over 150 paratroopers from the UK and the United States have parachuted together onto Salisbury Plain as part of an annual exchange programme called Exercise Airdrop Warrior.

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

  • New interim Chief Executive of Skills Funding Agency announced

    Ms Thorneywork has extensive experience in the further education sector, having worked as a Deputy Headteacher at a Technology College and as…

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

  • UK and Iceland sign energy agreement

    Geothermal power from Icelandic volcanoes could supply electricity to the UK under new Memorandum of Understanding The UK and Iceland today…

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

  • Moore: Auto manufacturing can drive Scotland's economy

    Helping Scottish firms to manufacture, compete in global markets and increase their exports is a key aim for the UK Government and one which will help the economy stabilise and grow, the Secretary of State for Scotland said …

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

  • Hefty bin fines cut

    Hefty fines of more than £100 for small mistakes such as leaving your bin lid open have been cut under changes to the law brought in by Defra today.

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

  • Agreement struck to prepare communities for climate change

    Homes, roads and parks could all be better protected from the effects of climate change after an agreement was struck between ministers and local government.

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

  • Government reaction to BMA’s decision to stage industrial action over NHS pensions

    The British Medical Association has voted to stage a day of industrial action on 21 June over planned changes to the NHS pension scheme.

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

  • Third edition of Long Term Conditions Compendium published

    The Department of Health has published the third edition of the Long Term Conditions Compendium of Information.

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

  • Toolkit for commissioning of pathology services

    A toolkit to support commissioning of community (ie direct access) pathology services has been produced by the Department of Health working …

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

  • New pay framework published for very senior managers in arm’s length bodies

    A pay framework is published alongside a job evaluation handbook and question and answers for very senior managers (VSMs) in arm's length bodies (special health authorities and executive non-departmental public bodies).

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

  • The Work Programme a year on: a revolution is under way

    A speech by the Rt Hon Chris Grayling: Minister for Employment.

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

  • National Digital Conference

    A speech by Lord Freud, Minister for Welfare Reform.

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

  • Prisoners pay back victims

    Money deducted from prisoners’ pay packets to fund victim support services has raised £383,724 in its first six months.

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

  • Prisoners pay back victims

    Money deducted from prisoners’ pay packets to fund victim support services as part of a new Government scheme has raised more than £383,000.

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

  • Nick Clegg hails a revolution in free pre-school education

    The Deputy Prime Minister is today hailing a transformation in free early education as he announces a shake-up of the way it is delivered.

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

  • Free pre-school education: Deputy prime minister hails a revolution

    Nick Clegg announces a shake-up in the way free early education is delivered.

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

  • Changes to education inspections announced

    Ofsted changes inspections of schools, further education and skills, and initial teacher education.

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  • Top safety award for Dounreay

    Dounreay has picked up one of Britain’s top awards for workplace safety.

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  • Appointments to the Court of the Bank of England

    Her Majesty The Queen has approved recommendations for the appointments to the Court of the Bank of England.

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

  • DVLA response to the consultation on driver medical standards on eyesight and epilepsy

    DVLA publishes response to consultation proposals to amend the minimum medical standards for eyesight and epilepsy related to driving.

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