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  • Government outlines how mums and dads can use new shared parental leave system

    Working mums and dads today (29 November 2013) learn how the new system of shared parental leave will work for them and their employers

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

  • Open access research

    David Willetts updates Berlin Open Access Conference delegates on the UK's commitment to an open access policy for publicy-funded research.

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

  • Vince Cable comments on Funding for Lending changes

    Vince Cable comments on changes to the Funding for Lending scheme announced by the Bank of England today (28 November 2013)

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

  • Post Office secures additional government investment to complete branch modernisation

    The Post Office today (27 November 2013) secured further government funding to complete its modernisation programme.

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

  • Consumers put off by high delivery courier charges

    Jo Swinson hosts summit with industry, consumer groups and couriers to look at how to make delivery charges clearer when buying goods online.

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

  • UK companies must do more to tackle cyber threat

    The UK's top companies are not considering cyber risks in their decision making, a new survey has revealed.

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

  • Statement on delivery charges summit

    Jo Swinson hosted a summit today (26 November 2013) on delivery charges with e-retailers, consumer groups, couriers and enforcement groups.

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

  • Two weeks left to apply for Regional Growth Funding

    Government and industry are urging businesses to apply for a share of £300 million from the Regional Growth Fund before the deadline.

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

  • Care sector abuse of minimum wage rules

    Care sector workers are in line for nearly £340,000 in back pay as a result of investigations by HMRC.

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

  • Sale of mortgage style student loan book completed

    The government has announced the sale of outstanding student loans owed by around a quarter of a million borrowers for £160 million.

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

  • More small businesses benefiting as lending scheme hits 3 year high

    Small and medium-sized enterprises are increasingly able to secure bank loans supported by a government-backed scheme.

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

  • Association of Colleges conference 2013: colleges and innovation

    Vince Cable recognises further education achievements and asks colleges to innovate more than ever at Association of Colleges conference.

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

  • Primary Authority to be extended to fire safety

    Businesses and fire and rescue services will benefit from clearer and more consistent enforcement of fire safety regulations.

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

  • Engineering at the heart of multi-million college investment

    Colleges are set to invest millions in building modern facilities after 2 further rounds of government capital investment unlocked £488 million.

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

  • Barbara Spicer announced as interim Chief Executive of Skills Funding Agency

    Skills Minister Matthew Hancock announces the appointment of Barbara Spicer as the interim Chief Executive of the Skills Funding Agency.

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

  • 10,000 new entrepreneurs supported by Start Up Loans

    The 10,000th loan from the government’s successful Start Up Loans scheme has been awarded to a budding entrepreneur from Cornwall.

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

  • Matthew Hancock: Association of Colleges conference 2013

    Matthew Hancock spoke to the Association of Colleges conference on traineeships, apprenticeships, standards and qualifications.

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

  • New funding for colleges to improve broadband infrastructure

    Matthew Hancock announces programme to drive through improvements to broadband infrastructure and provision for further education colleges.

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

  • Skills minister issues challenge to young entrepreneurs

    Skills minister launches challenge for young entrepreneurs of the future.

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

  • Employee ownership flourishes in UK

    Investors will find it easier to identify and invest in UK businesses which have adopted employee ownership thanks to new FTSE Index

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