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  • OECD Social Impact Investment report: Rob Wilson speech

    Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson spoke about the UK social investment market, opportunities for government and the global vision.

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

  • Local authorities setting standards as Open Data Champions

    Local and regional councils have been recognised by Cabinet Office as leading the way in open data and transparency.

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

  • Cyber First: improving cyber skills in the UK

    Francis Maude, Minister for Cabinet Office, announced the new Cyber First scheme to enhance the UK’s cyber security skills base.

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

  • Israeli and UK academics to combat global cyber security threats

    Francis Maude has announced joint working between Israeli and UK academics to combat global cyber security threats.

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

  • P2P Impact Fund: social enterprises get £2 million boost

    A new fund will help social organisations source investment through peer-to-peer and crowdfunding platforms.

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

  • Cyber security insurance: new steps to make UK world centre

    A new report has been published on the joint initiatives between government and the insurance sector to tackle cyber risk.

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

  • Social investment for better public services

    Bringing together individuals with the influence and expertise to tackle Britain’s most damaging social problems.

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

  • Government creates new business to save up to £105 million in IT costs

    There will be a £105 million boost for taxpayers over 7 years from a joint venture to revolutionise hosting government computer servers.

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

  • 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

  • New legislation opens up UK Government business to Wales as £11.4billion spent with SMEs

    Further reforms offer opportunity for Welsh firms as over a quarter of UK government procurement now with small and medium businesses.

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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

  • Victory in Europe (VE) Day celebrations

    A 3-day weekend of events will mark the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

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

  • Giving Tuesday Summit 2015: Rob Wilson speech

    Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson, spoke about the success of Giving Tuesday and how the government supports it.

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

  • Tens of thousands get involved in Community Organisers programme

    Community Organisers have mobilised more than 400 communities to change their neighbourhoods for the better.

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

  • Pioneering investment fund brings social finance to the arts

    The £7 million Arts Impact Fund brings together public, private and charitable investment and will bring social investment to the arts.

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

  • New pathways for the UK’s future cyber security experts

    Francis Maude has announced new initiatives to help young people find a career in cyber security.

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

  • Nick Clegg signs £80 million Dorset Growth Deal

    The Deputy Prime Minister visited Cobham Aerospace in Wimborne today to sign the Dorset Growth Deal with local councils and businesses.

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

  • UK social economy: Francis Maude speech

    The Minister for Cabinet Office spoke at Chivas Strathisla distillery on the UK as a global hub for social enterprise and social investment.

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

  • Global social economy promoted in Scotland

    Francis Maude announced a global campaign to promote the UK social economy, meeting Scottish social entrepreneurs at Chivas distillery.

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

  • Rob Wilson on youth social action

    The Minister for Civil Society spoke at a Cabinet Office event to celebrate youth social action at the Royal Overseas League.

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