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The new standards will come into force for all age groups from August 2012, subject to consultation with providers and employers, as a further…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
BIS has published its capability action plan, following a review of departmental work.
Apology issued by Martin Donnelly, Permanent Secretary of the department for Business. Follows a report by the Parliamentary Ombudsman on the…
The Minister visited Accrol Papers Ltd in Blackburn, Lancashire where she toured the new 120,000 square foot offices and warehouse facility …
Skills Minister John Hayes said: “These increases are extremely encouraging and it is testament to the Government’s unwavering commitment to…
“Demand for higher education remains strong, but we want to ensure that background is not a barrier to university. Our reforms expect institutions…
'Future of identity' will investigate how changes in technology, geo-politics, demographics and economics over the next 10 years might affect notions of identity.
“We want a student-focussed higher education sector, more choice over where to study and a renewed focus on the quality of the student experience…
Have your say on proposals to make it easier for Trading Standards officers to tackle rogue traders, and reduce the burdens on business.
The Bill, which was announced in the Budget, proposes to suspend Sunday Trading Laws temporarily to maximise the opportunities offered in hosting…
The aims of the individual EU funds are: Structural Funds (European Regional Development Funds and European Social Funds) - to reduce disparities…
The consultation also seeks to modernise consumer law by consolidating and simplifying officers’ investigatory powers set out in around 60 scattered…
“Our higher education reforms place students at the heart of the system, and put the sector on a more sustainable financial footing. Most new…
“In particular, the proposals to replace clearing with a fairer and better managed process mark a significant change to the most fraught part…
Mr Speaker I would like to make a statement about planning policy. I am delighted today to be publishing the National Planning Policy Framework…
Statement by the Minister of State for Universities and Science. Explains how the higher education sector demonstrates strong commitment, supported…
Potential fund managers will be responsible for sourcing a pipeline of projects across the full range of energy efficiency projects, including…
The review, chaired by Lord Lingfield, was announced at the AoC conference in November and has been looking at the current arrangements to regulate…
Introduction Good morning. May I start by thanking Governor Patrick, and Media Lab’s director, Joi Ito for hosting today’s event. Of course…
Letter from Richard Carter, Director of Business Environment at BIS. Seeks views on when it might be appropriate for a UK company’s parent and…
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