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UK Statistics Authority chair appointment

UK Statistics Authority chair appointment

Friday, 20 January 2017

Sir David Norgrove has been confirmed as the government’s preferred candidate for Chair of the UK Statistics Authority....

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Strengthening our democracy: Annual Elections Conference keynote speech

Strengthening our democracy: Annual Elections Conference keynote speech

Thursday, 19 January 2017

Chris Skidmore set out his vision for a democracy that works for everyone at the Annual Elections Conference of the Society of Local Authority Chief E...

New Year's Honours 2017

New Year's Honours 2017

Friday, 30 December 2016

The New Year Honours lists 2017 recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK....

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Sir Eric Pickles publishes report into tackling electoral fraud

Sir Eric Pickles publishes report into tackling electoral fraud

Tuesday, 27 December 2016

This independent report makes recommendations about how the government can prevent electoral fraud in the UK....

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Eliminating electoral fraud in polling stations

Eliminating electoral fraud in polling stations

Tuesday, 27 December 2016

The government will trial ID in polling stations to stop electoral fraud, with voters being asked for identification before they can vote....

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Sunningdale sale: former national school of government sold for development

Sunningdale sale: former national school of government sold for development

Wednesday, 21 December 2016

The Cabinet Office has sold 70-acre Sunningdale Park in Berkshire to Berkeley Homes and Audley Retirement....

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Prime Minister’s Anti Corruption Champion visits Open Government Summit

Prime Minister’s Anti Corruption Champion visits Open Government Summit

Wednesday, 07 December 2016

The Prime Minister’s Anti-Corruption Champion, Sir Eric Pickles, will discuss the importance of transparency in exposing corruption, tackling white co...

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East London office hub announced as part of plans for a more modern Civil Service

East London office hub announced as part of plans for a more modern Civil Service

Tuesday, 06 December 2016

The government is set to move around 5,700 full time civil and public servants from offices in Whitehall to East London....

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Draft Public Service Ombudsman Bill laid in Parliament

Draft Public Service Ombudsman Bill laid in Parliament

Monday, 05 December 2016

A new complaints body will provide the public with greater confidence that their voices have been heard....

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New standards announced for government grants

New standards announced for government grants

Friday, 02 December 2016

New standards published today by the Cabinet Office will ensure that grants will be effectively managed across government. ...

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How the University of Sheffield is getting more students to register to vote

How the University of Sheffield is getting more students to register to vote

Thursday, 01 December 2016

Today Chris Skidmore visited the University of Sheffield to see firsthand how an innovative project to encourage students to register to vote is havin...

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British Irish Council Summit: Focus on EU exit and 'Early Years' policy

British Irish Council Summit: Focus on EU exit and 'Early Years' policy

Friday, 25 November 2016

The British-Irish Council held its 28th summit in Cardiff today and focused on the UK's exit from the EU and the Council's Early Years policy....

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Great Debate Tour: Chris Skidmore speech

Great Debate Tour: Chris Skidmore speech

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Chris Skidmore spoke at the Great Debate Tour finale about how we're working to build a democracy that works for everyone....

Parliament Week 2016: Minister meets school children in Manchester

Parliament Week 2016: Minister meets school children in Manchester

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore spoke to school children today in Manchester about the importance of politics and the democratic process....

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Building a digital democracy and putting citizens needs first

Building a digital democracy and putting citizens needs first

Friday, 11 November 2016

Chris Skidmore spoke to students in South Korea on how we're working to build a digital democracy that is fit for the 21st century....

Government Property Unit appointment: Ian Playford

Government Property Unit appointment: Ian Playford

Friday, 11 November 2016

Ian Playford has been appointed interim CEO of a new central body within the Government Property Unit....

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Transforming the Digital Marketplace: Chris Skidmore speech

Transforming the Digital Marketplace: Chris Skidmore speech

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Minister Chris Skidmore spoke at the D5 summit of leading digital governments about the UK government's progress in digital public services....

Digital Economy Bill: Codes of Practice

Digital Economy Bill: Codes of Practice

Tuesday, 08 November 2016

Codes of Practice to accompany data access measures in the Digital Economy Bill....

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Dr David Halpern reappointed as What Works National Adviser

Dr David Halpern reappointed as What Works National Adviser

Monday, 07 November 2016

The Prime Minister has appointed Dr David Halpern as What Works National Adviser following an open competition....

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Minister champions a democracy that works for everyone in Scotland

Minister champions a democracy that works for everyone in Scotland

Monday, 07 November 2016

Today Chris Skidmore met Scottish Women’s Aid in Edinburgh to discuss making anonymous voter registration more accessible to survivors of domestic abu...

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Cabinet Office’s fraud initiative has saved nearly £200 million for the taxpayer

Cabinet Office’s fraud initiative has saved nearly £200 million for the taxpayer

Friday, 04 November 2016

New figures out today from the National Fraud Initiative show that it has prevented fraud costing nearly £200 million in England over the past 2 years...

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Minister launches electoral canvass pilot in bid to save up to £20 million

Minister launches electoral canvass pilot in bid to save up to £20 million

Wednesday, 02 November 2016

Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore has today launched 18 pilot projects across England and Wales to reduce costs of the annual canvass for l...

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A democracy that works for everyone: Chris Skidmore speech

A democracy that works for everyone: Chris Skidmore speech

Monday, 24 October 2016

Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore sets out his vision of a democracy that works for everyone in the United Kingdom....

Civil Service celebrates its diversity at the 10th Diversity and Inclusion awards

Civil Service celebrates its diversity at the 10th Diversity and Inclusion awards

Monday, 17 October 2016

Senior figures and colleagues across the Civil Service celebrated winners and nominees of the 10th annual Diversity and Inclusion Awards. ...

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Sir Eric Pickles speech on tackling corruption

Sir Eric Pickles speech on tackling corruption

Friday, 14 October 2016

Sir Eric Pickles spoke about tackling corruption to help build a better Britain at the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Forum. ...

Open Government Partnership: UK Government delivering greater transparency

Open Government Partnership: UK Government delivering greater transparency

Friday, 14 October 2016

The government has today announced that it is delivering on its promises to increase transparency by demonstrating significant progress in its Open Go...

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Alder Hey Children’s Hospital commended by the Prime Minister

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital commended by the Prime Minister

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital has won the Prime Minister’s Better Public Building award at this year’s British Construction Industry Awards....

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Local Democracy Week: Brexit, voter registration and youth engagement tops the agenda

Local Democracy Week: Brexit, voter registration and youth engagement tops the agenda

Wednesday, 12 October 2016

Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore discusses Brexit, voter registration and youth engagement on a visit to Cardiff....

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More than 150 councils join the One Public Estate Programme

More than 150 councils join the One Public Estate Programme

Tuesday, 11 October 2016

The Cabinet Office and Local Government Association has today announced that 159 councils will join the next phase of the One Public Estate programme....

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Government delivers on pledge to give back British expats the right to vote

Government delivers on pledge to give back British expats the right to vote

Friday, 07 October 2016

The government today published detailed plans on how it will deliver its commitment to allow all expats to vote in parliamentary elections....

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