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Government draws the line on bloated and wasteful IT contracts

Government draws the line on bloated and wasteful IT contracts

Friday, 24 January 2014

New rules for IT contracts will ensure maximum value for taxpayers....

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Government doubles opportunities for talented young people

Government doubles opportunities for talented young people

Friday, 24 January 2014

The Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme is due to open on 28 January 2014 with 200 places available....

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Nick Clegg: Making mental health a priority

Nick Clegg: Making mental health a priority

Monday, 20 January 2014

Nick Clegg spoke at the launch of Mental health: priorities for change - how those with mental health problems are supported and cared for....

Have your cake and eat it: Minister sets record straight on street parties

Have your cake and eat it: Minister sets record straight on street parties

Saturday, 18 January 2014

More people across the UK will be able to organise street parties, charity fundraisers and get-togethers without the fear of 'red-tape'....

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Making the law easier for users: the role of statutes

Making the law easier for users: the role of statutes

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Richard Heaton gave a talk at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies on common law and statute law....

EU to open up public procurement following UK government lobbying

EU to open up public procurement following UK government lobbying

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

The new EU Procurement Directives will support public sector mutuals and boost small and medium enterprises....

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UK to be the G8’s “most digital government” by next year, with billions of savings in sight

UK to be the G8’s “most digital government” by next year, with billions of savings in sight

Thursday, 09 January 2014

Driving records to go online, as part of programme to digitise 25 major public services....

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Central and local government team up to improve local service delivery

Central and local government team up to improve local service delivery

Wednesday, 08 January 2014

Local authorities can now apply for support to help them deliver services in more innovative ways....

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1984 Cabinet papers released

1984 Cabinet papers released

Friday, 03 January 2014

The official records of the Prime Minister's Office and Cabinet Office from 1984 have been released by the National Archives....

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The New Year's Honours 2014

The New Year's Honours 2014

Monday, 30 December 2013

The New Year Honours 2014 lists have been published, marking the achievements and service of extraordinary people across the UK....

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Taxpayer compensated for overcharging as cross government contracts review concludes

Taxpayer compensated for overcharging as cross government contracts review concludes

Thursday, 19 December 2013

Serco will repay £68.5 million for charging errors as government welcomes progress on a corporate renewal plan....

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Date confirmed for Individual Electoral Registration (IER)

Date confirmed for Individual Electoral Registration (IER)

Wednesday, 18 December 2013

The government has today confirmed its intention to move to IER on 10 June 2014 in England and Wales and 19 September 2014 in Scotland....

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PM Direct in Stockton on Tees

PM Direct in Stockton on Tees

Friday, 13 December 2013

Transcript of Q&A from PM Direct event with David Cameron at Tetley, Stockton-on-Tees on 13 December 2013....

Speech on second anniversary of the Cyber Security Strategy

Speech on second anniversary of the Cyber Security Strategy

Thursday, 12 December 2013

Francis Maude spoke at the second anniversary of the Cyber Security Strategy, providing a forward look and discussing achievements so far....

Protecting and promoting the UK in a digital world: 2 years on

Protecting and promoting the UK in a digital world: 2 years on

Thursday, 12 December 2013

The government has published its progress report 2 years after the publication of the National Cyber Security Strategy....

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Civilian Gallantry List: 2013

Civilian Gallantry List: 2013

Thursday, 12 December 2013

The names of the individuals who have received The George Medal, The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery....

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G8 Dementia Summit: Prime Minister's speech

G8 Dementia Summit: Prime Minister's speech

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

The Prime Minister spoke at the G8 Dementia Summit today about the global challenge of dementia, and the role life sciences play in the UK....

Government marks the progress on Digital Strategy   one year on

Government marks the progress on Digital Strategy one year on

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

The government's Digital Strategy is showing progress as update shows that departments are starting to move transactions online. ...

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Tech City celebrates third anniversary as new figures show economic success story

Tech City celebrates third anniversary as new figures show economic success story

Friday, 06 December 2013

The government outlines further plans to back the UK technology sector....

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UK hosts Open Government Partnership Summit 2013

UK hosts Open Government Partnership Summit 2013

Thursday, 05 December 2013

The Open Government Partnership Summit 2013 took place in London on 31 October and 1 November: read about what happened....

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Process starts to select open standards for government documents

Process starts to select open standards for government documents

Wednesday, 04 December 2013

The government has begun the process of selecting open standards for document formats. ...

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Billions worth of potential public contracts published

Billions worth of potential public contracts published

Wednesday, 04 December 2013

The government has updated its procurement pipelines to help businesses of all sizes bid for more public sector contracts....

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Minister launches consultation on Charity Commission powers

Minister launches consultation on Charity Commission powers

Wednesday, 04 December 2013

Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has launched a consultation on strengthening the powers of the Charity Commission. ...

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UK and China's long term relationship: Prime Minister’s speech

UK and China's long term relationship: Prime Minister’s speech

Tuesday, 03 December 2013

David Cameron’s speech on the UK trade mission to China. It covers trade, investment and shared global challenges....

Award winning property project saves £60m for the taxpayer

Award winning property project saves £60m for the taxpayer

Monday, 02 December 2013

Government agencies are saving taxpayers £60 million by housing their headquarters under one roof in an award-winning project....

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Government property strategy speech

Government property strategy speech

Monday, 02 December 2013

Minister Francis Maude discussed the government's property strategy at the Workplace Network and Worldwide Workplace Web Conference....

Chris Gibson appointed director of UK’s national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Chris Gibson appointed director of UK’s national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)

Thursday, 21 November 2013

Chris Gibson became director of the UK's national Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UK) on 11 November 2013....

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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2013: Prime Minister’s statement

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2013: Prime Minister’s statement

Monday, 18 November 2013

David Cameron’s statement to the House of Commons on CHOGM, visits to India and the United Arab Emirates, and the Philippines....

PM's speech at Dubai Airshow

PM's speech at Dubai Airshow

Saturday, 16 November 2013

David Cameron spoke about the leading role Britain plays in the aerospace industry....

PM speech in Kolkata

PM speech in Kolkata

Friday, 15 November 2013

David Cameron spoke about the strong links between the UK and India, and the possibilities for working together in the future....

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