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Government launches 750 apprenticeships for talented young people

Government launches 750 apprenticeships for talented young people

Tuesday, 03 February 2015

The government has nearly quadrupled the number of Civil Service apprenticeships for talented young people across the UK....

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Government to boost connectivity and promote growth through publicly owned digital infrastructure

Government to boost connectivity and promote growth through publicly owned digital infrastructure

Tuesday, 03 February 2015

The government has published information on publicly owned digital infrastructure and explained how these networks improve connectivity....

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Francis Maude on GOV.UK Verify

Francis Maude on GOV.UK Verify

Tuesday, 03 February 2015

Francis Maude spoke on the economics of identity and the role of GOV.UK Verify at the EntrepreneurCountry Global Forum....

Sir Ian Cheshire appointed as Government Lead Non Executive

Sir Ian Cheshire appointed as Government Lead Non Executive

Wednesday, 28 January 2015

Sir Ian Cheshire will be the next Government Lead Non-Executive, the Prime Minister has announced. Sir Ian will replace Lord Browne....

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Rob Wilson speech: Centre for Social Justice 'Social Solutions' report

Rob Wilson speech: Centre for Social Justice 'Social Solutions' report

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

The Minister for Civil Society shared his vision for a long-term social plan at the launch of the 'Social Solutions' report....

Social Investment and Public Services Conference

Social Investment and Public Services Conference

Thursday, 22 January 2015

Rob Wilson, Minister for Civil Society, explains how social investment helps social ventures and charities. ...

Social angel investing reception

Social angel investing reception

Friday, 16 January 2015

Francis Maude thanked social and business angel investors and encouraged others to invest....

£10 million boost for voter registration

£10 million boost for voter registration

Friday, 09 January 2015

Almost £10 million will be given to local authorities and national organisations to boost the number of people registering to vote. ...

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New Year's Honours 2015

New Year's Honours 2015

Tuesday, 30 December 2014

The New Year Honours lists 2015, published today, recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK....

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£5.2m grants announced by the Centre for Social Action

£5.2m grants announced by the Centre for Social Action

Monday, 29 December 2014

£5.2 million of grants have been awarded to 34 volunteer-led programmes in communities across the country....

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Celebrities back Christmas campaign for more organ donors

Celebrities back Christmas campaign for more organ donors

Monday, 29 December 2014

A new campaign to raise awareness of organ donation and boost the numbers of registered organ donors launches with support from celebrities. ...

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£800,000 for social action projects that support people at end of life

£800,000 for social action projects that support people at end of life

Saturday, 27 December 2014

Seven social action projects will provide support to people at the end of their lives, and to their families, thanks to new funding....

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Government targets billions of pounds of uncollected debt

Government targets billions of pounds of uncollected debt

Monday, 22 December 2014

Government will target billions of pounds of unrecovered debt through a new joint venture launched today with the private sector....

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£191 billion business ‘pipelines’ published

£191 billion business ‘pipelines’ published

Monday, 22 December 2014

The government has unveiled £191 billion of business opportunities to 2020 and beyond....

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Cyber Security Strategy third anniversary

Cyber Security Strategy third anniversary

Friday, 12 December 2014

Francis Maude spoke to mark the third anniversary of the Cyber Security Strategy, announcing a cyber mentoring scheme and the 'Cryptoy' app....

Cyber skills for a vibrant and secure UK

Cyber skills for a vibrant and secure UK

Friday, 12 December 2014

Francis Maude hosted an event today to highlight how the UK is building skills to boost the growing cyber security sector in the UK. ...

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Francis Maude speech on open data and transparency

Francis Maude speech on open data and transparency

Thursday, 11 December 2014

Francis Maude spoke at the Institute for Government and announced the release of flood risk assessment data to help local communities....

UK hosts D5, the first digital leaders summit

UK hosts D5, the first digital leaders summit

Wednesday, 10 December 2014

The first D5 summit brings together advanced digital governments and reinforces the UK’s position as a digital world leader....

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D5 London opening speech by Francis Maude

D5 London opening speech by Francis Maude

Tuesday, 09 December 2014

Opening speech by Francis Maude, at the inaugural D5 summit hosted by the UK. D5 is a new global network for leading digital governments....

D5 London: about D5 member countries

D5 London: about D5 member countries

Tuesday, 09 December 2014

The D5 London summit brings together some of the most digitally advanced governments in the world. Read about their digital achievements....

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Efficiency and reform: the next chapter

Efficiency and reform: the next chapter

Monday, 08 December 2014

Minister for Cabinet Office Francis Maude spoke about the government's plans for efficiency and reform....

D5 London: Doctor Who helps teach children coding

D5 London: Doctor Who helps teach children coding

Wednesday, 03 December 2014

The BBC will use the computer game 'The Doctor and the Dalek' to teach children coding at D5 London 2014....

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D5 London 2014 summit programme

D5 London 2014 summit programme

Wednesday, 03 December 2014

Five leading digital governments will discuss a range of issues at the first D5 summit in London on 9 and 10 December 2014....

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Rob Wilson at Giving Tuesday reception

Rob Wilson at Giving Tuesday reception

Tuesday, 02 December 2014

Rob Wilson gave a speech at a London Stock Exchange reception to mark Giving Tuesday. ...

Charities to benefit from £110 million boost on Giving Tuesday

Charities to benefit from £110 million boost on Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, 02 December 2014

Rob Wilson pledges long term funding to thousands of small charities with £110 million pot of money to help the most vulnerable in society....

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7 reasons why the UK is a D5 world leader in digital public services

7 reasons why the UK is a D5 world leader in digital public services

Monday, 01 December 2014

The UK, as host of D5 London, is a world leader in digital public services, making things simpler, clearer and faster for our citizens....

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Making it easier for carers to get government help

Making it easier for carers to get government help

Monday, 01 December 2014

A new digital application system means that carers can now apply for their allowance at a time that suits them....

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£700,000 funding for volunteers who support unpaid family carers

£700,000 funding for volunteers who support unpaid family carers

Friday, 28 November 2014

Seven inspiring social action projects have been awarded £700,000 in total to support unpaid family carers....

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Investment and Contract Readiness Fund helps social ventures win business worth £117 million

Investment and Contract Readiness Fund helps social ventures win business worth £117 million

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

A world-leading business support fund has helped charities and social enterprises win investments and contracts worth £117 million....

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Billions of pounds to be saved thanks to new What Works Network findings

Billions of pounds to be saved thanks to new What Works Network findings

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

Taxpayers’ money could be saved and spent more effectively thanks to findings from the government backed What Works Centres....

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