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  • Civil service 'Digital Friends' to help get the UK online

    The Digital Friends initiative will recruit civil servants to share skills with friends, family and neighbours and help them get online.

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

  • Five new providers join flagship identity verification service

    The public will get more choice when verifying their identities online using the GOV.UK Verify service.

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

  • 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