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  • New Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Leading academic Baroness Onora O’Neill of Bengarve was appointed today by Maria Miller.

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

  • Ministerial Written Statement: Appointment of Chair of Equality and Human Rights Commission

    Delivered by the Secreatry of State for Culture, Olympics, Media and Sport, Maria Miller on Thursday 18 October 2012Secretary

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

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs helped to kick-start new businesses

    More jobseekers will be given help to set up their own business under a scheme aimed at unlocking the potential of aspiring entrepreneurs.

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

  • Maria Miller backs Out4Marriage campaign

    Culture Secretary shows her support for equal civil marriage.

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

  • Ageism no longer acceptable under new legislation

    People who believe they have been treated unfairly because of their age will have the right to bring a legal challenge.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg backs innovative NEET programme

    Nick Clegg: "By funding schemes like this, we can see what works and help even more young people in future."

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

  • Preferred candidate selected for Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission

    After a recruitment process, Cambridge academic, Baroness Onora O’Neill of Bengarve, has been selected as Government’s preferred candidate

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

  • Foreign Office minister welcomes UN Human Rights Council session

    Foreign Office Minister Baroness Warsi: "This session of the Council ensured continued effective monitoring of critical human rights situations around the world and moved ahead important agendas."

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

  • Ageism no longer acceptable under new legislation

    People who believe they have been treated unfairly because of their age will be protected and will have the right to bring a legal challenge.

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

  • Centre for Responsible Credit Annual Conference

    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

  • Pupils who fall behind in English and maths to get intensive catch-up classes

    Intensive catch-up tuition for all pupils who start secondary school without having achieved required levels in English and maths.

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

  • Social ventures to receive £1 million in government funding boost

    The first awards from the £10 million Investment and Contract Readiness Fund have been announced by Nick Hurd, Minister for Civil Society.

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

  • Benefits rules change to help people with cancer

    More people suffering from cancer will get the unconditional help they need under new proposals.

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

  • New disability action alliance announced to deliver disability strategy

    Today the Government announces the formation of a new disability action alliance to help respond to ideas put forward by disabled people.

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

  • New financial products to help Universal Credit claimants manage money

    Ministers are calling for a range of suppliers to explore the feasibility of new financial products to help benefit claimants budget and manage…

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

  • Women's Engagement Newsflash September 2012

    The women’s engagement newsflash provides news and updates about women’s equality and female representation. Date: Thu Sep 13 15:00:20 BST …

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  • New ministerial team at Department for Work and Pensions

    New ministerial team welcomed to the Department.

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

  • A journey of discovery

    The London 2012 Paralympic Games begins with a science-inspired, wonder-filled opening ceremony

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

  • Preferred candidate selected for Chair of the Charity Commission

    William Shawcross CVO, has been selected as the government's preferred candidate for appointment as the new chair of the Charity Commission.

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

  • Jobs boost welcomed as unemployment falls for fifth month

    Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith today welcomed a fifth consecutive fall in unemployment.

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