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From Nick Boles
  • Small and medium sized engineering firms funded to boost skills

    From today (12 December 2014), small and medium sized engineering firms can apply for government skills funding to help their businesses grow.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government film showcases importance of English and maths

    The government has today (11 December 2014) responded to an inquiry into adult English and maths skills with a short film.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Research shows technology creating new opportunities from old jobs

    New report from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows jobs both old and new are set to be Careers of the Future.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vince Cable celebrates two million apprenticeships

    Vince Cable announces that the government has fulfilled its commitment to starting 2 million apprenticeships in this Parliament.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New figures show sharp fall in number of young people NEET

    The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) for 2014's summer months returned to levels not seen since 2007.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More young people to be helped into work with traineeships

    Skills Minister announces government plans to open up the traineeships programme to more young people.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further Education Commissioner urges colleges to strive for excellence in first annual report

    Further Education Commissioner publishes his first annual report.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greater Ipswich City Deal: multi-million pound investment in skills secured

    Businesses and local authorities join forces with government to invest £18 million to equip people with the skills local businesses need.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Chief Executive for Skills Funding Agency

    Skills Minister Nick Boles today announced the permanent appointment of Peter Lauener as the Chief Executive of the Skills Funding Agency.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Leading infrastructure firms commit to carbon reduction

    Thames Tideway Tunnel, Lafarge Tarmac, Temple Group, Kier Infrastructure and Barhale Trant Utilities sign Infrastructure Carbon Review.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More than 700 employers to design top quality apprenticeships

    Top quality new apprenticeships are being designed by employers as part of the government’s successful apprenticeship trailblazers scheme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • BIS confirms teaching bursaries to continue for top graduates

    Nick Boles announces the continuation of a bursary scheme to encourage more top graduates to begin a teaching career in further education.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Conversion of civil partnerships into marriage

    Revised regulations set out the process for the conversion of civil partnerships into marriages, giving couples more choice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Functional skills review: Nick Boles letter to Glenys Stacey

    Nick Boles writes to Ofqual to discuss English and maths functional skills qualifications.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Thousands more school leavers staying in education or training

    New figures reveal more young people are gaining knowledge and skills demanded by employers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First new further education college for 20 years opens in Essex

    Prospects College of Advanced Technology in Basildon becomes the first new further education college for more than 20 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Support for further education sector to develop maths teachers of the future

    Government launches scheme to help raise maths standards of young people and adults by investing in the teachers of the future.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Number of young people who are NEET at 9-year low

    The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) in England fell by 125,000 compared to the same period last year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Get In and Go Far with new apprenticeships

    In a campaign launched today government and top employers are calling on young people to 'Get In. Go Far' by choosing an apprenticeship.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Visitor numbers to UK at a record high as tourism sector surges

    Minister for Skills Nick Boles announced as co-chair of the Tourism Council

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government