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Find out how the College for National Security is breaking down barriers to improving understanding of national security across the Civil Service and beyond.
The Leadership College for Government equips public and Civil Service leaders with the skills, knowledge, and networks to solve today’s most complex problems. LCG is part of the Cabinet Office and the Government Skills and Curriculum Unit .
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