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  • HEFCE annual conference 2012

    I’m delighted that HEFCE has chosen this wonderful venue for its annual conference. This great college has trained, amongst others, Gustav Holst…

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

  • Stars of Make it in Great Britain exhibition unveiled

    Beating competition from hundreds of UK companies, they will join around 40 others at the Make it in Great Britain exhibition, which will take…

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

  • New fund to invest at least £40m in UK companies

    The new fund - Notion Capital - is the eleventh, and largest, Enterprise Capital Fund and £62.9m has already been committed to it from the first…

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

  • Marine industries make a splash at BIS

    Held in association with the UK Marine Industries Alliance, ‘Marine Manufacturing - Global excellence and innovation’ celebrates the role of…

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

  • UK and Malaysia sign partnership agreement

    The signing ceremony for the UK-Malaysia Partners in Education agreement coincided with the announcements that: The Chevening Scholarships…

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

  • New national board will uncover scams and rogue traders

    New proposals to create a National Trading Standards Board and make Citizens Advice a champion for consumer information.

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

  • Pilots give communities a real say over learning

    The Government is planning to select between ten and fifteen Community Learning Trust Pilots which will begin work in August. Organisations …

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

  • New national board will uncover scams and rogue traders

    Consumers need to know who to go to when they have a problem which is why Citizens Advice and Citizens Advice Scotland will take on responsibilities…

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

  • UK and Japan commit to greater collaboration on space

    One of the key areas for collaboration is on earth observation technology, such as the NovaSAR programme or the Disaster Monitoring Constellation…

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

  • Ban on standalone gold marks on bonded gold

    The British Hallmarking Council (BHC) clarifies the legal position on marking bonded gold, rolled gold and gold plated products.

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

  • New National Careers Service launched

    The new National Careers Service launched on 5th April 2012. It will offer independent and impartial information and advice on learning and work.

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

  • Can better regulatory delivery affect growth?

    The paper aims to clarify and inform policy by highlighting three interlinked ways that regulatory delivery can impact on growth: by reducing…

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

  • Employment tribunal shake up will help business growth

    These changes are part of a radical reform package that will ultimately deliver direct net savings to business of more than £10 million a year…

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

  • New chair of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council appointed

    Vince Cable said: “I am very pleased to welcome Paul Golby as chair of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. His high level…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister announces Regional Growth Fund jobs in Crewe

    Bentley Motors has successfully secured an additional £3 million of funding from the Regional Growth Fund.

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

  • Nesta becomes an independent charity

    The new charity, to be known as Nesta, will continue to support innovation through a combination of practical programmes, investing in start…

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

  • Free support launched to boost small and medium sized business directors

    Get It Right - First Time’ is aimed at business owners looking for help with protecting their Intellectual Property (IP) and understanding the…

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

  • Better standards for Apprenticeships

    Tougher standards introduced by Skills Minister to drive up quality.

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

  • Business Secretary visits Hereford and Worcester

    He will be giving a speech to businesses in Hereford where he will tell them how the Government is enabling the transition to a green and growing…

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

  • Better Regulation Delivery Office starts work today

    BRDO has been formed from the Local Better Regulation Office, with expert staff continuing the operation of Primary Authority business engagement…

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