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  • Government seeks views on dismissal rules

    Views are also requested on the idea of compensated no-fault dismissal for micro-businesses with fewer than 10 employees. Under such a system…

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

  • Competition reforms to strengthen UK’s world class regime

    The announcement follows an extensive consultation, which identified that the majority of respondents felt the current regime is too complicated…

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

  • Retailing: the way ahead

    Introduction Good morning. It’s a great pleasure to be here, for what promises to be a fascinating conference. Retailing faces considerable…

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

  • Government announces first LEP retail pathfinder

    The LEP - run by economic development company GFirst - will develop and pilot a range of retail initiatives such as Portas Review recommendations…

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

  • New consultation on enhanced shareholder voting rights

    This follows extensive discussion with business leaders, investors, academics, governance experts and a range of others, who agree there is …

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

  • Women on boards: one year on

    Lord Davies has published the first annual progress report on his ground-breaking review of Women on Boards.

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

  • Women on Boards: One-Year-On

    One year on, Lord Davies and his review panel report a growing recognition of the benefits gained by business, the economy and society by appointing…

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

  • 15,000 mentors for small businesses and entrepreneurs

    Mark Prisk announces key milestones in mentoring support at the start of the first Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Europe.

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

  • Energy intensive industries call for evidence launched

    The Government has today issued a call for evidence in support of the Energy Intensive Industries (EII) Package. The programme aims to reduce…

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

  • Minister announces 15,000 business mentors milestone

    The week-long Congress in Liverpool will see a range of activities to champion the entrepreneurial spirit of business people in the UK and around…

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

  • National Science and Engineering Week 2012

    Vince Cable launches National Science and Engineering Week in Newcastle.

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

  • Statutory instruments under the Postal Services Act 2011 to implement the government's proposals for the Royal Mail Pension Plan: Letter from Norman Lamb

    Letter from Norman Lamb to members of both Houses of Parliament. Explains a statutory instrument on the Transfer of Accrued Pension Rights (…

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  • £750,000 boost for turning ideas into business reality

    Winning projects come from areas such as healthcare and computer games design to intellectual property valuation and social enterprise, with…

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

  • Green Investment Bank for Edinburgh and London

    Vince Cable announces the location of the first ever UK Green Investment Bank.

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

  • Science and the City

    It’s great to be here to celebrate the launch of WillPLACE. For me, it’s a welcome opportunity to recognise one of Britain’s great business …

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

  • Written ministerial statement by the Rt Hon David Willetts: higher education student finance for the 2013/14 academic year

    Statement by the Minister of State for Universities and Science announcing the student finance package for higher education students undertaking…

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  • David Willetts Speech: Science and the City - Willis, London, 7 March 2012

    Today represents an exciting investment by Willis - an important broker in the insurance sector. The comments made by your CEO Joe Plumeri in…

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

  • Minister leads call to change late payment culture

    The Minister is hosting a workshop with a range of industry bodies to agree on a revised action plan. This will centre around three elements…

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

  • Higher Education Student Finance arrangements confirmed for the 2013/14 Academic Year

    Maximum Maintenance Grants for low income students attending full-time courses will be increased in line with inflation. Maximum…

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

  • Green Investment Bank to be based in Edinburgh and London

    The headquarters of the GIB will be located in Edinburgh, with the GIB’s main transaction team based in London. This arrangement will enable…

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