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Future of public services reform: Matthew Hancock speech

Future of public services reform: Matthew Hancock speech

Tuesday, 16 June 2015

Minister for the Cabinet Office Matthew Hancock spoke about reforming public services....

The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2015

The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2015

Friday, 12 June 2015

The Queen’s Birthday Honours lists 2015, published today, recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK....

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Winners of the 2015 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service announced

Winners of the 2015 Queen's Award for Voluntary Service announced

Tuesday, 02 June 2015

Nearly 200 organisations have been awarded the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service this year. ...

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Queen’s Speech 2015

Queen’s Speech 2015

Wednesday, 27 May 2015

Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament at the State Opening of Parliament 2015....

PM sets out his vision for the country in a 'one nation' Queen's Speech

PM sets out his vision for the country in a 'one nation' Queen's Speech

Tuesday, 26 May 2015

The Queen's Speech 2015 will be a clear programme for working people, social justice and bringing our country together....

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Scotland Office memorandum leak: Cabinet Office inquiry statement

Scotland Office memorandum leak: Cabinet Office inquiry statement

Friday, 22 May 2015

This statement follows the completion of an inquiry into a leaked Scotland Office memorandum....

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Making the civil service work for modern Britain

Making the civil service work for modern Britain

Friday, 22 May 2015

Matthew Hancock, Minister for the Cabinet Office, spoke about the role of the civil service....

New Application Checker service to help prevent fraud

New Application Checker service to help prevent fraud

Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Cabinet Office’s National Fraud Initiative has launched Application Checker, a service to help prevent fraud at the point of application....

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Privy Council appointments: May 2015

Privy Council appointments: May 2015

Wednesday, 13 May 2015

The Queen has been pleased to approve that the following be sworn of Her Majesty's most honourable Privy Council....

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Voter registration deadline passes

Voter registration deadline passes

Wednesday, 22 April 2015

The deadline for applying to be registered to vote for the general election and other polls on May 7 passed at midnight on 20 April 2015....

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Funding announced for veterans to attend VE Day 70 Commemorations

Funding announced for veterans to attend VE Day 70 Commemorations

Tuesday, 21 April 2015

Cost of travel funding available for Second World War veterans to attend events in London for the 70th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day....

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Cabinet Secretary's statement: Scotland Office memo leak enquiry

Cabinet Secretary's statement: Scotland Office memo leak enquiry

Saturday, 04 April 2015

Cabinet Secretary, Sir Jeremy Heywood's statement on the apparent leak of a Scotland Office memo....

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Government on track to exceed £20 billion of savings and reductions for taxpayers for 2014 to 2015

Government on track to exceed £20 billion of savings and reductions for taxpayers for 2014 to 2015

Monday, 30 March 2015

The government has already identified £11 billion of efficiency and reform savings for the next financial year up to January 2015. ...

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Open Data Champions event: Francis Maude speech

Open Data Champions event: Francis Maude speech

Friday, 27 March 2015

Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude speech at the Open Data Champions roundtable event held on 24 March 2015 ...

Further progress made on open standards

Further progress made on open standards

Friday, 27 March 2015

A number of departments are now starting to publish in open formats and major software providers are improving their support....

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New members appointed to Big Lottery Fund UK Board as chair is re appointed

New members appointed to Big Lottery Fund UK Board as chair is re appointed

Friday, 27 March 2015

Francis Maude has appointed Natalie Campbell and Rachael Robathan as members of the Big Lottery Fund UK Board....

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National Fraud Initiative move to the Cabinet Office completed

National Fraud Initiative move to the Cabinet Office completed

Friday, 27 March 2015

The National Fraud Initiative (NFI) has moved to the Cabinet Office, complementing our work recovering taxpayers’ money lost through fraud....

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Government response to the Joint Committee on the draft Protection of Charities Bill

Government response to the Joint Committee on the draft Protection of Charities Bill

Thursday, 26 March 2015

The government has published its response to the Joint Committee on the draft Protection of Charities Bill, after pre-legislative scrutiny....

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Government announces refreshed Talent Action Plan

Government announces refreshed Talent Action Plan

Thursday, 26 March 2015

New measures announced to help under-represented and disadvantaged groups succeed in the civil service. ...

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Rob Wilson speech: Access   The Foundation for Social Investment

Rob Wilson speech: Access The Foundation for Social Investment

Thursday, 26 March 2015

The Minister for Civil Society spoke at the launch of Access - The Foundation for Social Investment....

Social entrepreneurs urged to apply for PowerUP scheme to help address gang culture

Social entrepreneurs urged to apply for PowerUP scheme to help address gang culture

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Two Cabinet Office funded schemes will help social entrepreneurs create positive social change across London, the South East and Liverpool....

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Civil service 'Digital Friends' to help get the UK online

Civil service 'Digital Friends' to help get the UK online

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

The Digital Friends initiative will recruit civil servants to share skills with friends, family and neighbours and help them get online. ...

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Five new providers join flagship identity verification service

Five new providers join flagship identity verification service

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

The public will get more choice when verifying their identities online using the GOV.UK Verify service....

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OECD Social Impact Investment report: Rob Wilson speech

OECD Social Impact Investment report: Rob Wilson speech

Wednesday, 25 March 2015

Minister for Civil Society Rob Wilson spoke about the UK social investment market, opportunities for government and the global vision....

Local authorities setting standards as Open Data Champions

Local authorities setting standards as Open Data Champions

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Local and regional councils have been recognised by Cabinet Office as leading the way in open data and transparency....

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Cyber First: improving cyber skills in the UK

Cyber First: improving cyber skills in the UK

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Francis Maude, Minister for Cabinet Office, announced the new Cyber First scheme to enhance the UK’s cyber security skills base....

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Israeli and UK academics to combat global cyber security threats

Israeli and UK academics to combat global cyber security threats

Tuesday, 24 March 2015

Francis Maude has announced joint working between Israeli and UK academics to combat global cyber security threats....

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P2P Impact Fund: social enterprises get £2 million boost

P2P Impact Fund: social enterprises get £2 million boost

Monday, 23 March 2015

A new fund will help social organisations source investment through peer-to-peer and crowdfunding platforms....

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Cyber security insurance: new steps to make UK world centre

Cyber security insurance: new steps to make UK world centre

Monday, 23 March 2015

A new report has been published on the joint initiatives between government and the insurance sector to tackle cyber risk....

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Government creates new business to save up to £105 million in IT costs

Government creates new business to save up to £105 million in IT costs

Thursday, 19 March 2015

There will be a £105 million boost for taxpayers over 7 years from a joint venture to revolutionise hosting government computer servers. ...

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