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  • The government accepts wage rate recommendations

    The Low Pay Commission welcomes the government’s acceptance of its recommendations on wage rates from October 2014

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

  • Great Britain: the best place in the world to do science

    David Willetts announced several new investments in UK science to an audience of scientists, apprentices and schoolchildren at Jodrell Bank.

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

  • Consultation on rectifying consumer disputes launched

    A consultation launched today (11 March 2014) is setting out the government's proposals for an alternative dispute resolution for consumers.

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

  • £300 million investment to support growth and jobs in UK science

    Cutting-edge science projects will benefit from a £300 million boost as part the government’s long term economic plan.

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

  • Recognising governors for improving standards in further education colleges

    Matthew Hancock's speech at an event recognising governors for their contribution in improving standards in the further education sector.

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

  • Business invited to help reform enforcement of regulation

    Michael Fallon invites business to help run initiative that puts driving the reform of regulatory enforcement in the hands of business.

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

  • GREAT apprentices make great businesses

    During National Apprenticeship Week 3 to 7 March 2014, over 1,000 events are celebrating the impact apprenticeships have on young people, adults, businesses and the economy.

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

  • Mansion House Trade and Industry dinner 2014

    Speech by Vince Cable given at the Mansion House trade and industry dinner.

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

  • Over 20,000 new apprentice jobs pledged for National Apprenticeship Week

    More Traineeships also announced by leading employers.

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

  • Apprentices at work in the heart of government

    Joyce Omope, a communications apprentice working in government, talks about her experiences and what her highlights have been so far.

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

  • Search for location of new High Speed Rail College begins

    The search for the location of the main site for the new High Speed Rail College was launched today (7 March 2014).

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

  • Apprenticeships in food and drink sector praised

    To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Food Minister George Eustice visited McCain Foods today.

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

  • Government axe falls on 5,000 low value adult vocational qualifications

    Courses and qualifications in self-tanning, balloon artistry and instructing pole fitness will no longer attract government funding.

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

  • Allan Cook appointed as BIS Lead Non-Executive Board Member

    Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the appointment at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

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

  • New cooperation arrangement signed with European Patent Office

    Boost for businesses and inventors as UK signs new working arrangement with European Patent Office.

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

  • New nursing apprenticeships for those who have proven they can care

    For the first time ever, apprentices will be able to train directly towards becoming a nurse, the government announced today (4 March 2014).

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

  • More businesses blazing the way for apprenticeships

    The Prime Minister has announced the businesses involved in the second phase of the successful apprenticeship trailblazer programme.

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

  • Cable backs reshoring of jobs and supply chains to UK

    Vince Cable sets out the latest steps the government is taking to support “reshoring”.

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

  • Misleading websites to face the squeeze

    Consumer Minister Jenny Willott confirms extra funding for the National Trading Standards Board to investigate misleading websites.

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

  • Apprenticeship trailblazers

    Matthew Hancock speaks at the Voice of Apprenticeships Conference, outlining a new round of apprenticeship trailblazers and updated guidance.

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