Building Britain's Future
Building Britain's Future is the Government's plan to work with the British people to respond to the economic downturn and build a stronger, fairer and more prosperous country.
Twelve commitments, which form the backbone of the Government's draft legislative programme, have been highlighted for action:
- Cleaning up politics
- Jobs and skills (related papers: Cm. 7655, Cm. 7641)
- A new economy (related papers: Cm. 7650, Cm. 7667, Cm. 7669)
- More power for patients (related papers: Cm. 7673)
- More power for parents (related papers: Cm. 7588)
- Investing in young people (related papers: Cm. 7588)
- Early years
- Affordable housing
- Crime and policing (related papers: Cm. 7665)
- Immigration and citizenship
- A low carbon future (related papers: Cm. 7659, Cm. 7682, Cm. 7686, The UK Low Carbon Transition Plan)
- International leadership (related papers: Cm. 7650, Cm. 7656, Cm. 7659).
Key Publications
'Building a Society for All Ages - Consultation Response (Cm. 7800)' is a consultation response to 'Building a Society for All Ages (Cm. 7655)' published in July 2009, which was a strategy paper addressing the problems and potential of the demographic changes consequent on the increasing longevity of the population....more
- Published: 02 Feb 2010
- ISBN: 9780101780025
- £8.75
Unleashing Aspiration: The Government Response to the Final Report of the Panel on Fair Access to the Professions
Cm. 7755
'Unleashing Aspiration: The Government Response to the Final Report of the Panel on Fair Access to the Professions (Cm. 7755)' announces that the Government's response to the Panel's Report is to back the majority of the Panel's ...more
- Published: 18 Jan 2010
- ISBN: 9780101775526
- £16.00
'Building Britain's Recovery: Achieving Full Employment (Cm. 7751)' sets out proposals to tackle the effects of the recession and to get back to full employment....more
- Published: 15 Dec 2009
- ISBN: 9780101775120
- £26.60
Our economic recovery and long term prosperity depends on people who are not only highly skilled but also appropriately skilled for the changing economy. Skills policy must therefore be based on the twin objectives of wider and more flexible access to skills training. Greater focus should be placed ...more
- Published: 11 Nov 2009
- ISBN: 9780101764124
- £21.25
This White Paper sets out the UK's transition plan, to 2020, for becoming a low carbon country: cutting emissions, maintaining secure energy supply, maximising economic opportunities and protecting the most vulnerable. The plan will deliver emission cuts of 18% on 2008 levels. ...more
- Published: 15 Jul 2009
- ISBN: 9780108508394
- £38.50
This document, 'The UK Renewable Energy Strategy (Cm. 7686)', sets out the Government's plans for a radical increase in the UK's use of renewable electricity, heat and transport, which will meet the legally-binding target of 15% of energy coming from renewable sources by 2020. ...more
- Published: 26 Jun 2009
- ISBN: 9780101768627
- £38.50
This strategy document sets out the policies and proposals for reducing transport sector emissions through to 2022. Transport currently makes up 21% of all UK domestic carbon emissions. ...more
- Published: 26 Jun 2009
- ISBN: 9780101768221
- £29.75
This Green Paper, 'Shaping the Future of Care Together (Cm. 7673)', sets out the Government's proposals for reforming the care and support system for adults in England and to establish a National Care Service. ...more
- Published: 14 Jul 2009
- ISBN: 9780101767323
- £29.75
Serious organised crime is an area that is evolving rapidly and it is viewed as one of the major threats to the UK in the National Security Strategy. It is a multi-billion pound global industry: trafficking in drugs and people, fraud and ...more
- Published: 13 Jul 2009
- ISBN: 9780101766524
- £21.25
In 2007 there were more people in the UK over state pension age than children. This ageing society presents challenges and opportunities in social and economic areas. This strategy paper, 'Building a Society for All Ages (Cm. 7655)', outlines the Government's approach to ensuring ...more
- Published: 13 Jul 2009
- ISBN: 9780101765527
- £14.35
The world economy has been hit by a severe financial crisis resulting in the worst global economic downturn for over 60 years. First and foremost, the crisis has been caused by the failure across the world of many in the banking sector to understand the true risks created by the innovation and rapid growth ...more
- Published: 08 Jul 2009
- ISBN: 9780101766722
- £38.50
This White Paper, 'Eliminating World Poverty: Building Our Common Future (Cm. 7656)', deals with the challenges presented by the global recession, climate change, and fragile and failing states. It reaffirms the Government's commitment to achieving the Millennium Development Goals and the necessity of ...more
- Published: 06 Jul 2009
- ISBN: 9780101765626
- £29.75
This White Paper, 'A Better Deal for Consumers: Delivering Real Help Now and Change for the Future (Cm. 7669)', sets out the Government's approach to financial and other consumer markets, particularly in the context of ...more
- Published: 02 Jul 2009
- ISBN: 9780101766920
- £19.15
The proposals in this White Paper, 'Your Child, Your Schools, Our Future: Building a 21st Century Schools System (Cm. 7588)', aim to ensure that every child enjoys their childhood, does well at school, and turns 18 with the knowledge, skills ...more
- Published: 30 Jun 2009
- ISBN: 9780101758826
- £21.25
The recent Parliamentary expenses scandal has corroded faith in the UK's democracy and precipitated a collapse of trust in politics. The standing of politicians has never been lower. This political crisis has run alongside an economic recession that has caused job losses and business closures. ...more
- Published: 29 Jun 2009
- ISBN: 9780101765428
- £29.75
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