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All rights reserved.20The Government's groundbreaking £130million Grassroots Grants scheme declared itself open for business today and called on small local voluntary and community groups to come forward and get their hands on essential funding.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080904_grassroots.aspx?rss=yesThu, 04 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTCharities, voluntary groups and social enterprises all stand to benefit from new guidance published today by the Government ensuring every Whitehall department offers three year funding to third sector organisations in all but exceptional cases.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080903_funding.aspx?rss=yesWed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today set out how the Government will cut red tape for one in five charities, through measures that have been well supported by the third sector.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080828_redtape.aspx?rss=yesThu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTAs announced in the National Security Strategy published earlier this year, the Cabinet Office has today published the National Risk Register which sets out the Government assessment of the likelihood and potential impact of a range of different risks that may directly affect the UK.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080808_risk.aspx?rss=yesFri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today welcomed the overwhelmingly positive contributions to the Government's consultation on establishing an unprecedented £10million fund for risk capital investment in social enterprises.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080731_risk.aspx?rss=yesThu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Government launched a new strategy today to drive forward its commitment to promote diversity and equality within its workforce.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080717_diversity.aspx?rss=yesThu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTThree major departments of state are making good progress in building their capabillity to meet the demands of public service delivery in the 21st century, the Government announced today.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080717_capability_review.aspx?rss=yesThu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTWorld first as Government computers go green. The British Government today became the first in the world to announce plans to slash the carbon footprint of its computer systems.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080717_green.aspx?rss=yesThu, 17 Jul 2008 09:36:00 GMTThe Cabinet Office today published its latest report highlighting how and where people are benefiting from work across Government to transform our public services for the better.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080716_transformational.aspx?rss=yesWed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTThis morning the Government in partnership with the CBI, Business Services Association (BSA), TUC, Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) & National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) signed up to an agreement on access to skills, trade unions and advice in Government contracting.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080715_psf.aspx?rss=yesTue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTHarriet Harman, Minister for Women & Equality, and Ed Miliband, Cabinet Office Minister, today announced new measures to increase the number of women, disabled people, and black, Asian and minority ethnic people appointed to the boards of public bodies, so that they reflect the wider population.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080714_diversity.aspx?rss=yesMon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Cabinet Office today publishes the results of a ten-month Strategy Unit project looking at food policy across Government – and concludes that rising demand, climate change, and trade and productivity restrictions must all be addressed.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080707_food_report.aspx?rss=yesMon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, has asked the Compact Commissioner Sir Bert Massie to lead a debate on whether the Compact should be supported by statutory powers.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080707_compact_review.aspx?rss=yesMon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, has today appointed the panel of the new Third Sector Advisory Body (TSAB). The new panel members bring experience from the third sector and beyond. TSAB has been set up to provide ministers with clear and authoritative advice on policy regarding the third sector, including charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080701_advisory_board.aspx?rss=yesTue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe most vulnerable people in local communities stand to benefit more than ever from the support of charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises, now that a majority of England's local councils have made it a top priority to have an active and thriving third sector.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080630_vulnerable_people.aspx?rss=yesMon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Prime Minister today outlines a bold vision for transforming England's public services.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080627_public_service_excellence.aspx?rss=yesFri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, joined volunteers in Sydenham and Lewisham today to celebrate the important role that volunteers have played in the NHS since it was set up 60 years ago.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080626_60_years.aspx?rss=yesThu, 26 Jun 2008 17:00:00 GMTCabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell today published a review of information security in government, putting in place a new framework for the future to improve the rules, culture, accountability and scrutiny of data handling.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080625_data_security.aspx?rss=yesWed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Mike Clasper, CBE, formerly Operational Managing Director at Terra Firma Capital Partners Ltd, as the new Chair of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080624_hmrc.aspx?rss=yesTue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Cabinet Office's Social Exclusion Task Force has today, Thursday 19th June, published Think Research, a web-based document which gives commissioners and providers of services for vulnerable people guidance on using research evidence during the commissioning process.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/social_exclusion_task_force/news/2008/080619_think_research.aspx?rss=yesThu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Joint Ministerial Committee involving the UK Government and thedevolved administrations is having a plenary meeting on Wednesday 25 June 2008.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080619_joint_committee.aspx?rss=yesThu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, this week (17 June) met staff and carers at the Birmingham Carers Centre. The Centre provides vital information, advice and support services for carers.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080619_carers_centre.aspx?rss=yesThu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTA major review examining how to better engage communities in the fight against crime and raise public confidence in the Criminal Justice System was published today.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080618_fighting_crime.aspx?rss=yesWed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Queen's Birthday Honours list 2008 is published today, paying tribute to outstanding achievement and service across the entire community.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080614_birthday_honours.aspx?rss=yesSat, 14 Jun 2008 00:05:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today launched a series of training sessions to help commissioners of public services work in partnership with the third sector.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080610_idea.aspx?rss=yesTue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today volunteered at Winton Primary School in King's Cross as part of national Volunteers' Week. The Minister, a former teacher himself, helped to teach maths in an after school scheme which aims to encourage pupils to learn maths by linking the course with football.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080605_volunteers_week.aspx?rss=yesThu, 05 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Cabinet Office today published guidance to help organisations that use volunteers to be clear about when they do and don't need to carry out Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks on volunteers.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080604_crb.aspx?rss=yesWed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTSir Gus O'Donnell, the Cabinet Secretary, spent today volunteering as a cycling coach at Thames Chase Forest Centre in Essex, as part of a drive to encourage more civil servants to volunteer in their communities.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080604_cycling_coach.aspx?rss=yesWed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today called on charities, voluntary groups and social enterprises to give their views on the Draft Legislative Programme (DLP)Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080603_speak_out.aspx?rss=yesTue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTSixty key public sector appointments will now be subject to increased scrutiny by Parliament, the Government announced today.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080602_appointments_process.aspx?rss=yesMon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today joined volunteers at Newark Mind to help prepare lunch for people attending the charities' resource centre. As well as pitching in with the work, the minister saw first hand the contribution that volunteers make to helping people with mental health problems.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080529_newark.aspx?rss=yesThu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the East Midlands, today called on the world's top film-makers to come to the East Midlands to create their next blockbuster.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080523_hollywood.aspx?rss=yesFri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Cabinet Office Minister with responsibility for social exclusion, today visited two ground-breaking projects that are helping Manchester's most vulnerable adults to find a home and a job.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/social_exclusion_task_force/news/2008/080522_manchester_projects.aspx?rss=yesThu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTHarriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, today launched a new taskforce to help more black, Asian and minority ethnic women to become councillors, and so make councils more representative of the community.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080519_taskforce.aspx?rss=yesMon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe 2008/09 draft legislative programme – Preparing Britain for the Future – has been published as a green paper today by the Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Now the people of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales are being asked to make their voices heard on whether these are the right issues on which the Government should focus its efforts.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080514_dlp.aspx?rss=yesWed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTWomen are voting with their feet and setting up their own businesses to get more flexibility between work and family life, according to a new survey of female entrepreneurs commissioned by Minister for Women and Equality Harriet Harman.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080512_own_boss.aspx?rss=yesMon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, speaking at a groundbreaking social investment conference, has today announced a new programme of work to help standardise and improve how social return on investment (SROI) is measured.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080506_standard_measure.aspx?rss=yesTue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTChildren and Families Minister, Beverley Hughes today announced the details of a £16m ‘Family Pathfinder’ programme – naming 15 local areas where disadvantaged families will be offered intensive help and support.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/social_exclusion_task_force/news/2008/080504_15_local_areas.aspx?rss=yesSun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTCabinet Office news release about the government announcing a chair of the new Third Sector Advisory Body.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080409_chair.aspx?rss=yesWed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTCabinet Office news release about the new Director of Communications being recruited.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080407_new_director.aspx?rss=yesTue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTPress release about Phil Hope making the fourth commencement order of the Charities Act 2006.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080401_legal_framework.aspx?rss=yesTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTCabinet Office news release "Civil Service Live to inspire and showcase the best in innovation" published on 1 April 2008.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080401_cslive.aspx?rss=yesTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:05 GMTCabinet Office news release about Government setting up a task force to improve communication through social media.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080401_taskforce.aspx?rss=yesTue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMTNews release stating how Phil Hope is celebrating the success of the neighbourhood policing strategyCabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080401_police.aspx?rss=yesTue, 01 Apr 2008 18:20:00 GMTNews realease explaining the appointement of Sir Bert Massie as Commissioner for the Compact and how the Compact has received an extra seven million pounds.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080319_massie.aspx?rss=yesWed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTCabinet Office news release regarding the first publication of the National Security Strategy.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080319_nss.aspx?rss=yesWed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:10 GMTCabinet Office news release regarding the New Centre of Expertise for Cutting Carbon Emissions across Whitehall.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080318_cesp.aspx?rss=yesTue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTPress notice about the launching of the Charity Tribunal and a new era of charity law.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080318_charity_tribunal.aspx?rss=yesTue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, has today made the third commencement order of the Charities Act 2006. This will bring into force a range of changes to bring charity law up to date and give charities greater flexibility.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080317_third.aspx?rss=yesMon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTGovernment, amendment, remove, voluntary workers, worker, third sectorCabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080311_pay.aspx?rss=yesTue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTPress release about a new report: Volunteering in Health and Social Care published by Baroness Julia Neuberger.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080310_volunteering.aspx?rss=yesMon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTCabinet Office news release regarding the launch Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard – a practical tool to support and drive public services that are more responsive to people’s needs.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080310_new_standard.aspx?rss=yesMon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:05 GMTNews release on the exercise that allows memebers of the public to voice their view on how to tackle crime.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080307_crime.aspx?rss=yesFri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTNews release on how the government has donated £6million of new funding in response to the recommendations of the Future of VolunteeringCabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080307_future.aspx?rss=yesFri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTCabinet Office news release regarding the phasing out of bottled water across the whole government estate.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080306_bottled_water.aspx?rss=yesThu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Cabinet Office today published draft guidance to help professional fundraisers and retailers who raise money for charity through sales to comply with new laws.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080220_guidance.aspx?rss=yesThu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMTLocal third sector funders across the country are today invited to become a local partner in delivering a ground-breaking £130million fund that will give grass roots third sector organisations access to grants for as little as £250.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080131_grassroots.aspx?rss=yesThu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTPress release about Adventure Capital Fund to run £215m Futurebuilders fund.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/080128_adventure_capital.aspx?rss=yesMon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTNews release about the Prime Minister appointing Cabinet Office Minister Phil Hope as the new Minister for the East Midlands.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080125_phil_hope.aspx?rss=yesFri, 25 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTCabinet Office minister Gillian Merron last night highlighted the vital role played by technology in making public services more efficient and accessible.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080123_awards.aspx?rss=yesWed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTPrime Minister Gordon Brown is calling on communities across the country to identify the local heroes who they believe should be honoured by the nation.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080121_local_hero.aspx?rss=yesMon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTToday Ed Miliband and Beverley Hughes launched a new approach to local services to improve support for the most disadvantaged families and prevent problems passing down from excluded parents to their children.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/social_exclusion_task_force/news/2008/080110_families.aspx?rss=yesThu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTNews release about the appointment of non-executive directors of the Statistics Board.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080108_appointment.aspx?rss=yesTue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:05 GMTNews release about the new Board to oversee Government marketing in new media age.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080108_new_board.aspx?rss=yesTue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTEarly analysis published today by the Strategy Unit (SU) in the Cabinet Office, as part of a project looking long-term at UK food policy, finds that improving our diet could save 70,000 lives a year - one in every 10 deaths.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2008/080103_food.aspx?rss=yesThu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMTPress release about the new appointment to the Charity Commission board.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/071218_new_appointment.aspx?rss=yesTue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTCabinet Secretary, Sir Gus O'Donnell, today announced the publication of two more Capability Reviews alongside a ‘Progress and Next Steps’ report which focuses on follow-up actions made by all the departments assessed in the first tranche of Reviews.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071217_capability_review.aspx?rss=yesMon, 17 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Cabinet Office today unveiled the name of a new, multi-million pound funding programme to boost local community organisations with much-needed access to small grants and long-term financing.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/071212_community.aspx?rss=yesWed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTPress release about Gillian Merron today seeing how an innovative Brighton service is helping parents beat drug and alcohol problems, while keeping their families together.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071212_brighton.aspx?rss=yesWed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:30 GMTA new mentoring scheme aimed at preparing high calibre black and minority ethnic staff for leadership roles in the Civil Service has been put into action.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071212_diverse.aspx?rss=yesWed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:20 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, and Dame Suzi Leather, Chair of the Charity Commission, have today jointly published, for consultation, a package of proposals to increase various financial thresholds for charities.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/071211_redtape.aspx?rss=yesTue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTPress, release, Office of the Third sector, new, consumer, awareness, drive, launching, today, across, England, Wales, Monday, 3, December, clothing, collection, charity.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071203_new_drive.aspx?rss=yesMon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMTCabinet Office Minister Gillian Merron saw first hand today how people in South London have managed to escape a life of drug and alcohol misuse and rebuild their lives.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071203_turning_point.aspx?rss=yesMon, 03 Dec 2007 00:00:05 GMTThe Civil Service Fast Stream Team is pleased to announce that the Summer Diversity Internship Programme is once again open for applications.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071127_cssdip.aspx?rss=yesTue, 27 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMTNews release about Paul Gray CB, the Chairman of HM Revenue and Customs informing the Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Home Civil Service, Sir Gus O'Donnell, of his intention to step down from his post.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071120_hmrc.aspx?rss=yesTue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMTMinisters across Government are set to join forces with social entrepreneurs up and down the country in a day of events to inspire a new generation to work for or set up businesses with social or environmental goals.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_stories/071115_social_enterprise_day.aspx?rss=yesThu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMTTwo new non-party-political peers recommended by the House of Lords Appointments Commission were announced today. They will sit on the crossbenches in the Upper House.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071018_lords_appointments.aspx?rss=yesThu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe government has launched a hunt for the next generation of public sector IT leaders through the new Civil Service Technology In Business Fast Stream. Following a successful pilot scheme that led to the recruitment of six men and women from across the country, the new Technology in Business Fast Stream hopes to appoint up to 20 of Britain's brightest graduates this year.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071017_search.aspx?rss=yesWed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMTInformation about the 2007 Pre-Budget Report and Comprehensive Spending ReviewCabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071009_csr.aspx?rss=yesTue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today launched the Innovation Exchange with the announcement of a new £200,000 fund to support the programme’s work in 2008-09, drawing on investment provided by NESTA.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/071008_exchange.aspx?rss=yesMon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe OCPA annual report contains a range of statistics and information about appointments and re-appointments in 2006-7 to bodies within the Commissioner's remit.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071008_ocpa.aspx?rss=yesMon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Cabinet Office announced today that the Prime Minister has commissioned a cross-departmental review on how front line agencies can get their communities better engaged in the fight against crime.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/071005_connecting.aspx?rss=yesFri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMTNews release about social enterprise in the East MidlandsCabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/071004_coffee.aspx?rss=yesThu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMTSpeaking at the fourth European Ministerial e-Government Conference in Lisbon, Gillian Merron MP called on the UK Chief Information Officer's Council to reduce the carbon footprint of government computers and improve the sustainability of public sector IT.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/070920_greenerit.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTA charitable society where people are more than likely to volunteer or give money to charity is revealed in an extensive survey published today by the Cabinet Office.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/070905_popularity_volunteering.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTSir Michael Pitt, the independent chair overseeing the government's Lessons Learned review into this summer's floods, is calling on those affected to log on and share their experiences.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/floodingreview/press_releases/website_launch.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTMinister for the Third Sector Phil Hope has praised the work of volunteers involved in the emergency response to this summer's floods on a visit to South Northamptonshire.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/070831_floods_crisis.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Cabinet Office today announced a further two departments undertaking 'Capability Reviews'. These are HM Treasury and HM Revenue and Customs. The reviews aim to improve the capability of the Civil Service to meet today's delivery challenges and to be ready for tomorrow's.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/070814_capability_reviews.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Cabinet Office today opened a consultation on the working of a new £10million risk capital investment fund for social enterprises. Many social enterprises find it difficult to access risk capital, leaving a gap in their finances particularly when they are at the critical stage of development between starting up and growing their business. The risk capital investment fund will fill this gap and help develop better access to private and independent investment in the future.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/070810_risk_capital.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTThe Cabinet Office has today opened a tender for the contract to manage the Futurebuilders fund that provides vital investment to Third Sector organisations delivering public services. A contract notice has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). The Government is asking for potential bidders to submit expressions of interest by completing a Pre Qualification Questionnaire and returning it to the Office of the Third Sector by 10 September.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/070803_fund_manager.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTFollowing the statement by the Prime Minister today, Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O'Donnell has announced changes in the organisation of the Security and Intelligence function in the Cabinet Office.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/070725_security.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:30 GMTThe Prime Minister announced the appointment of Sir David Varney as his adviser on public service transformation.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/070725_varney.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTToday the Prime Minister will set out a new agenda on social action and present his vision of a partnership in which government empowers and enables individuals and organisations working for positive social change.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/070724_vision.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today announced that a consortium including the Innovation Unit, ACEVO and Headshift has won the £1.2 million contract to deliver the new Innovation Exchange pilot – a programme to support the third sector's capacity to innovate.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/070724_innovation.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:01:00 GMTPhil Hope, Minister for the Third Sector, today announced the appointment of the fifth, and final, new Board member joining the Charity Commission this summerCabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/070712_ccb.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:05 GMTCyhoeddodd Phil Hope, Y Gweinidog dros y Trydydd Sector, fod y pumed aelod Bwrdd newydd, a'r un olaf, wedi cael ei benodi heddiw i ymuno â'r Comisiwn Elusennau yr haf hwn.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/070712_ccb_welsh.aspx?rss=yesFri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:30 GMTHilary Armstrong, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office has today authorised the Regulatory Reform (Collaboration etc Between Ombudsmen) Order 2007. The Order, which will come into effect on 1 August 2007, amends the relevant legislation covering the activities of the Parliamentary Ombudsman, the Local Government Ombudsman for England, and the Health Service Ombudsman for England to enable them to work together more effectivelyCabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/070627_ombudsmen.aspx?rss=yesWed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:11 GMTCabinet Office Minister Hilary Armstrong today signalled a new direction in the Government's approach to developments on the internet. Responding to the independent 'Power of Information' ReviewCabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/070625_info_res.aspx?rss=yesMon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMTEd Miliband, Minister for the Third Sector, today announced four new Board members joining the Charity Commission this summer. The new Board members are: Sharmila Nebhrajani, Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer, BBC Future Media and Technology; Dr Andrew Purkis OBE, Chief Executive of the Tropical Health and Education Trust; Theodosia Sowa, policy adviser and consultant to a wide range of international development organisations; and Simon Wethered, a legal consultant with Charles Russell LLPCabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/third_sector/news/news_releases/070625_appointments.aspx?rss=yesMon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:30 GMTCabinet Secretary, Sir Gus O'Donnell, today published Capability Reviews for the Crown Prosecution Service, Department of Health and Department for Transport. 15 reports have now been published covering nearly 80 per cent of the Civil Service.Cabinet Officehttp://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080205132101/http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/070622_fourth.aspx?rss=yesFri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT