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  • G8 commitment puts open data on the global agenda for growth

    The Open Data Charter was signed by G8 leaders on 18 June 2013 with the aim of driving growth and improving accountability.

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

  • Chloe Smith spoke at the Federation of Master Builders

    Chloe Smith gave a keynote speech at the launch of a report on improving the public procurement process for construction SMEs.

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

  • New same day visa service to open in Chennai

    The Home Office is launching the Super Priority Visa Service in Chennai today (Tuesday 18 June) following its success in Delhi and Mumbai.

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

  • Speech at HM The Queen's Birthday Party 2013 in Singapore

    The British High Commissioner to Singapore, His Excellency Antony Phillipson, made a speech at HM The Queen's Birthday Party 2013.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister meets Mexican President

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg met Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto in London today, Monday 17 June.

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

  • Improved infrastructure delivery is on track

    Government is on track to improve infrastructure delivery and reduce construction costs by 15 per cent.

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

  • IPPR report into other civil service models published

    The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) have released a report into accountability arrangements in overseas civil services.

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

  • Open for Growth: trade, tax and transparency event

    At a major pre-G8 event on 15 June the Prime Minister led a ‘call to action’ to G8 leaders on tax, trade and transparency.

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

  • Francis Maude speech on transparency

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office spoke about the benefits of open data at Open for Growth, an event promoting the UK G8 priorities: tax, trade and transparency.

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

  • 160 students start Whitehall internships

    More than 160 students have begun internships in Whitehall as part of a programme to attract talented individuals to the Civil Service.

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

  • What is the Spending Round?

    The Spending Round 2013 will set out how the government will spend £740 billion pounds of tax-payers' money between April 2015 and April 2016.

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

  • New data release opens the lid on charity finances

    Francis Maude confirms more open data releases as the government responds to the Shakespeare review.

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

  • Cabinet update and actions from session held on 12 June 2013

    Governor Ric Todd chaired the Turks and Caicos Islands’ (TCI) Cabinet on Wednesday at the House of Assembly Building on Grand Turk.

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

  • Public and private sector support cutting costs of public infrastructure with new code of conduct

    On Thursday 13 June the government will launch a new ‘best practice’ guide for the private and public sector to make savings in existing contracts for schools, hospitals and many other public infrastructure projects.

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

  • First official Social Value Ambassador announced

    The Minister for Civil Society has announced Chris White, MP for Warwick and Leamington, as the first official Social Value Ambassador.

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

  • Government improves management information to maximise savings

    A report on management information (MI) sets out recommendations as to how government can improve efficiency and deliver savings.

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

  • Press briefing: afternoon 11 June 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Washington, Syria and the economy.

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

  • Press briefing: noon 11 June 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Cabinet, DPP letter, Turkey, Spending Review and fizzy drinks.

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

  • Background: G8 2013

    The UK assumed the one-year Presidency of the G8 in January 2013. This is a rundown of announcements that led up to the Summit on 17-18 June

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

  • Helen Stephenson and Paul Maltby to lead Government Innovation Group

    The Cabinet Office today announced the appointment of Helen Stephenson and Paul Maltby as joint directors of the Government Innovation Group.

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