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  • Next Generation Shared Services to save millions for taxpayers

    Changes to the way government shares its corporate services are set to radically improve efficiency across departments and save money.

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

  • Next steps in the government’s quango reform programme

    A new report shows progress on the government's quango reform programme.

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

  • Digital Government to secure Britain in the global race

    The government has unveiled the list of the first wave of public services which it will digitalise by 2015.

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

  • Fewer Government ICT frameworks to attract wider range of suppliers

    A new approach for how frameworks are used to procure ICT will make it easier for ICT suppliers, particularly SMEs, to work with government.

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

  • Reforms to increase accountability at the very top of the Civil Service

    Permanent Secretary objectives will be published online for the first time to increase civil service accountability.

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

  • Cabinet Office work to “shop” poor procurement work and boost SMEs sees over 300 complaints investigated

    More than 300 complaints have been investigated through Cabinet Office's Mystery Shopper initiative, which tackles bad procurement practice.

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Afternoon 18 December 2012

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Andrew Mitchell, UK Bill of Rights, the economy and strikes.

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

  • £50m saved in Whitehall blitz on environmental waste

    Nearly £50m has been saved in Whitehall over the last year after efforts to tackle greenhouse gas emissions, waste and water consumption.

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

  • Liam Maxwell named as Government Chief Technology Officer

    Government Chief Operating Officer Stephen Kelly today announced the appointment of Liam Maxwell as government Chief Technology Officer.

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

  • New Director for Transparency and Open Data announced

    The Cabinet Office has today announced the appointment of Paul Maltby as the new Director for Transparency and Open Data.

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

  • Press briefing - afternoon 13 December 2012

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Culture Secretary, Maria Miller.

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

  • The new home on the web for FCO, MOD, BIS and AGO

    GOV.UK is the new place for corporate and policy information from the Foreign Office, Ministry of Defence, Department for Business and the Attorney General's Office.

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

  • New funding to accelerate benefits of open data

    £8 million of new investment will help public bodies release data so that companies can develop commercial opportunities.

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

  • Government publishes draft tax legislation

    On 11 December the Government published draft tax legislation, as well as responses to consultations that have taken place over the summer.

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

  • Francis Maude speech at Energy for Growth conference

    Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude gave the following speech about Energy for Growth: the government's new approach to buying energy.

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

  • Energy buying plan to unlock investment for growth

    Energy for Growth, a new initiative using government buying power to boost the UK energy industry and save money, has been announced.

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

    Nick Clegg has congratulated the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge after it was announced that they are expecting their first child.

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

  • Francis Maude chairs first UK meeting of the Open Government Partnership

    The Open Government Partnership's Ministerial Steering Committee has confirmed the appointments of advisers.

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

  • Autumn Statement 2012: documents

    Everything you need on Autumn Statement 2012, including all the relevant documents.

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

  • Autumn Statement 2012: an overview

    A high-level overview of the Autumn Statement, including infographics and a regional map.

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