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  • £2 million boost to help low-paid retail and hospitality staff

    A competition for retail and hospitality firms to share £2 million to support lower paid staff to increase their earnings has opened.

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

  • Shortlist for Social Investment Awards announced

    Fifteen organisations and projects have been shortlisted in the UK’s first Social Investment Awards, supported by the Cabinet Office and RBS.

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

  • Growth of the UK space sector

    Speech given at the Royal Aeronautical Society President’s Conference.

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

  • UK and India launch financial partnership

    Making her first visit to India as the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrea Leadsom MP made the announcement during a speech in Mumbai.

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

  • Transport solutions seminar in Philippines showcases UK expertise

    UKTI Manila’s seminar promotes UK capabilities in rail, airports, road equipment, logistics and e-vehicle technologies.

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

  • Foreign Secretary speech on climate change

    During his visit to the US, the Foreign Secretary spoke about the need to tackle climate change "for the sake of our long-term security".

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

  • British Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to visit Cambodia

    Lord Puttnam’s visit aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Cambodia.

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

  • Rise of the ROBO shoppers means retailers must up the ante to compete for tech-savvy customers

    Research from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) shows new technology is placing increasing pressure on retailers to improve their customer service and compete for tech-savvy customers.

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  • UK helps business to invest in the developing world

    Britain pledged to unlock the economic and creative power of the private sector to reduce barriers to investment, increase jobs and open up new markets in the world’s poorest countries at the World Bank Annual Meetings.

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

  • Energy Technology Showcase

    Speech given by Energy Minister Matthew Hancock at the British Embassy Energy Technology Showcase in Japan.

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

  • UK Export Finance welcomes new BCC International Advisory Council

    UK Export Finance today welcomed the announcement that the British Chambers of Commerce is to form an International Advisory Council.

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

  • Free webinar: using choice and competition for the benefit of patients

    This joint NHS Clinical Commissioners (NHSCC) and Monitor webinar will offer further clarity on choice and competition regulations.

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  • UK Trade Envoy Lord Puttnam visits Burma

    Lord Puttnam visited Burma to identify business opportunities for British companies and take part in high-level discussions on public policy and culture.

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

  • Multi-million pound fund to get hydrogen cars moving

    The arrival of hydrogen cars on UK roads is a step closer as the Business Minister Matthew Hancock announced up to £11 million of funding.

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

  • Sam Gyimah: open letter about childcare

    Childcare minister writes to people using and working in the childcare sector.

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

  • Aptis successfully launched to Greek shipping sector

    UKTI Greece helped organise the official launch of Aptis, the British Council’s new business English assessment service to the Greek shipping community

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

  • £80 million boost for leasing finance as British Business Bank focuses on alternative lending for small business

    Shire Leasing has received an £80 million boost thanks to an investment by the British Business Bank and the private sector.…

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

  • Helping everyone build a worthwhile pension pot: DWP consults on draft laws to remove restrictions on NEST

    Plans to help millions of British workers save more towards their pensions are set out in a consultation launched today (9 October 2014).

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

  • Councils can do their bit to get Britain building

    Housing Minister Brandon Lewis announces new powers for councils to help them build new affordable homes across the country.

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

  • Report reveals continued growth of UK space sector

    The UK Space Agency has today (Thursday 9 October) published its biennial study into the progress of the UK space sector.…

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