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  • 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

  • £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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - Morning 4 December 2012

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) provided a readout of Cabinet discussions that morning. Cabinet discussed the Autumn Statement, growth agenda implementation, broadband and Chinese visas. There were also updates o…

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

  • Government supports South East local authorities to back staff mutuals

    Representatives from local authorities gathered in John Lewis on Oxford Street to discuss opportunities for forming public service mutuals.

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

  • Government shares future buying needs to stimulate growth

    The government will share more details of its future projects and contracts, worth up to £84 billion, to stimulate growth and help businesses plan ahead.

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

  • First departmental websites migrate to GOV.UK

    The next phase in establishing a single government domain has begun as the first two departments move to GOV.UK.

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

  • The new home on the web for DFT and DCLG

    GOV.UK is the new place for corporate and policy information from the Department for Transport and Department for Communities and Local Government

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  • Dept for International Development ends lease on Palace Street HQ

    A deal enabling the Department for International Development (DFID) to move from Palace Street to Whitehall will save taxpayers £62.5 million.

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

  • Statement on Best Management Practice

    The Cabinet Office has launched a competition to find a joint venture partner for the Best Management Practice portfolio.

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

  • Francis Maude speech to FT Innovate Conference

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude made a speech at the FT Innovate Conference about government services and digital revolution.

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

  • Compact Week 2012

    Compact Week 2012 is running from Monday 5 November until Friday 9 November 2012.

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

  • Review to assess effectiveness of Government ICT framework agreements

    An internal review into Government Procurement Service ICT procurements will make sure they are getting the best results.

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

  • Audited Whole of Government Accounts 2010-11 published

    Treasury publishes the audited Whole of Government Accounts for 2010-11 setting out public sector assets and liabilities at 31 March 2011.

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

  • Government on track to save £8bn this year

    A shift in the way government operates, enforced by the Efficiency and Reform Group, has put the government on track to save £20bn a year.

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