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From The Rt Hon John Hayes CBE MP
  • John Hayes opens £1bn Pembroke Power Station

    Minister of State for Energy, John Hayes, today officially opened a new state-of-the-art combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station in…

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

  • DECC ministerial portfolios announced

    DECC has announced the new Ministerial portfolios following on from last week’s reshuffle. John Hayes MP is the new Minister of State for Energy…

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

  • Statement from new Energy Minister

    On his first day as Energy Minister, John Hayes MP said: “I am proud to answer the Prime Minister’s call to assume the role of Energy Minister…

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

  • Statement from new Energy Minister

    Statement from John Hayes MP on his first day as Energy Minister

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

  • Skills Minister unveils new investment in skills in key industries

    Skills Minister John Hayes has announced funds over £2.4m from the Growth Innovation Fund (GIF) to the nuclear and creative and cultural sectors.

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

  • Hundreds of employers bid for £250m skills training pilot

    Information on the government's employer ownership pilot for investment in skills and training.

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

  • Parents given power of veto on schools’ use of biometric information

    New advice to schools will make clear that they will no longer be able to use pupils’ biometric data without parental consent. The advice, launched today for consultation, comes into effect from September 2013.

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

  • New National Careers Service launched

    The new National Careers Service launched on 5th April 2012. It will offer independent and impartial information and advice on learning and work.

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

  • Better standards for Apprenticeships

    Tougher standards introduced by Skills Minister to drive up quality.

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

  • Banks boost UK jobs with new apprenticeships

    High street banks will create new apprenticeship schemes and offer more places to young people.

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

  • Banks boost UK jobs and skills market with the creation of over 1,000 new apprenticeships

    The announcements were made during National Apprenticeship Week.

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

  • Government sets out strategy for helping young people access education, training and work

    Press notice on the government's plans to improve opportunities for young people.

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

  • Building Engagement, Building Futures

    The Government has published plans to increase the participation of 16-24 year olds in education, training and work.

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

  • Association of Colleges Annual Conference

    Thank you Kirsty [Wark] and good afternoon everyone. It’s always pleasant when I’m able to begin a speech with congratulations. I’m sure…

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

  • Institute for Careers Guidance Annual Conference 2011

    Good morning everyone. I am very pleased to be here today in one of our most fashionable, creative and enterprising cities. Given that fashion…

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

  • Launch of the Revised Matrix Standard

    Read the press notice on the Matrix Standard Good afternoon everyone. Those who have heard me speak before will know that I have described…

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

  • New interactive careers and learning tool launches

    Lifelong Learning Accounts will empower adults to take more control over their learning with clear information and advice on skills, careers and financial support all in one place.

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

  • Government cuts apprenticeship red tape

    Boost for employers as Government outlines new measures on cutting red tape deterring employers from taking on apprentices.

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

  • Cutting apprenticeship red tape for employers

    Good morning everyone. Most of us might think of this time of year as one of endings rather than beginnings. With the nights starting to draw…

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

  • New Challenges, New Chances for adult learning

    New consultation launches setting out proposals that will promote high quality teaching and learning for adults and strengthen the skills system.

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