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From The Rt Hon Lord Maude of Horsham
  • Government to spend billions less through quangos

    Francis Maude today announced that departments are estimating reductions of £11 billion per year in spending through public bodies by 2014-2015.

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

  • Government property strategy cuts millions in costs

    Francis Maude has set out progress on the government’s property strategy, which aims to save money by using space effectively.

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

  • New government spending controls to deliver billions more in savings

    Francis Maude and Danny Alexander announced a new set of controls on government spending which are expected to save billions of pounds.

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

  • £100 million Transition Fund to support charities

    The first payments from the £100m Transition Fund that will provide vital support to charities have been announced today by Francis Maude.

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

  • Big Society Bank could back social ISAs for everyday savers

    Francis Maude and Nick Hurd have unveiled a new strategy to grow the social investment market.

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

  • The mutual futures of public services in Swindon

    Nurses, physiotherapists, doctors and other professionals planning to form a Big Society mutual in Swindon met Francis Maude and Charlie Mayfield.

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

  • Joe Harley CBE appointed Chief Information Officer for the UK Government

    From 1 February 2011, Joe Harley CBE will assume the position of Chief Information Officer for the UK government.

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

  • Publication of the Revised Lexicon of UK Civil Protection Terminology

    The latest release of Lexicon of UK Civil Protection Terminology, Version 2.0.1, was published in January 2011.

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

  • Counter Fraud Champions to help crackdown on fraud

    Francis Maude has launched a new network of Counter Fraud Champions, based in all major government departments, to counter fraud and error.

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

  • Review of government direct communications and role of COI

    The Cabinet Office has today published guidance on its review of government communication and the role of the Central Office of Information (COI).

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

  • Public Data Corporation to free up public data and drive innovation

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude and Business Minister Edward Davey have outlined plans for a new Public Data Corporation.

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

  • Big Society plan for a new culture of generosity

    The Cabinet Office has today published the Giving Green Paper with ideas for building a stronger culture of volunteering.

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

  • Christmas message to civil society organisations

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude and Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd’s Christmas message to civil society organisations.

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

  • Civil Service Compensation Scheme reformed

    The new Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS) comes into effect today.

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

  • Superannuation Bill receives Royal Assent

    The government has moved a step closer to achieving its ambition of implementing a reformed civil service compensation scheme.

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

  • Government action to cut wasteful spending saves taxpayers over £1bn

    The government expects to save over £3 billion in one year as a result of the efficiency and reform measures introduced by the coalition government.

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

  • UK leaders appointed to support Whitehall’s transformation

    Senior and experienced leaders from across the private, public and not-for-profit sectors have been appointed to Whitehall Boards.

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

  • Two-tier code withdrawn

    Francis Maude has withdrawn the two-tier code, which regulated the employment benefits of certain staff, replacing it with the new Principles of Good Employment Practice.

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

  • Transparency and privacy review announced

    Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude has today announced a review of the impact of transparency on privacy.

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

  • A new approach to supplier relations in government

    A new approach to supplier relations in government has begun as Francis Maude hosts the first in a series of summits with government suppliers.

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