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The Department for Education has confirmed that Luke Hall MP is the new Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education. The announcement comes…
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Team leader Laura Chapman’s passion for learning has been rewarded with a coveted national award. Laura, who works for MotoNovo Finance in Cardiff, was named…
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