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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Government sets out strategy for helping young people access education, training and work

    Press notice on the government's plans to improve opportunities for young people.

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

  • Building Engagement, Building Futures

    The Government has published plans to increase the participation of 16-24 year olds in education, training and work.

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

  • BIS appoints Chief Scientific Adviser

    Professor Perkins will ensure that the Department’s policies and operations, and its contribution to wider Government issues, are informed by…

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

  • Cities Minister visits Newcastle to discuss new deal for growth

    The Government announced last week that England’s largest cities, including Newcastle, are being offered new powers as the basis of bespoke …

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

  • More finance options for business

    Vince Cable announces details for an industry-led Taskforce to help diversify business finance.

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

  • Contract for new Manufacturing Advisory Service signed

    The Consortium, compromised of Grant Thornton UK LLP, Pera, WM Manufacturing Consortium Ltd and SWMAS Ltd., was awarded the contract in October…

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

  • Government plans to improve UK’s copyright laws

    Proposals to modernise the copyright system and remove unnecessary barriers to growth were unveiled by the Government today. The consultation…

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

  • Bright ideas showcase the best of the British electronics industry

    For the last two weeks UK designed and manufactured electronics and components have been displayed to highlight the expertise Britain has in…

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

  • Growth in aerospace industry at the top of the agenda

    The high level meeting discussed how, working together, the industry and Government can address barriers to growth, boost exports and increase…

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

  • Taskforce to boost finance options for businesses

    Tim Breedon will be supported by a panel of experts drawn from the business and finance community, who will examine the challenges facing businesses…

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

  • Government investigates the long term future of manufacturing

    A 2-year project will look at the long-term picture for the manufacturing sector, investigating global trends and drivers of change.

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

  • Rebuilding Libya: opportunities for British business

    Speech given by Stephen Green at the Rebuilding Libya: Opportunities for British Business event in December 2011.

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

  • Mary Portas: High Street Review

    Mary Portas has today published her review of the future of our high streets.

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

  • John Hayes sees what Mary Portas’ vision for the future of high streets will mean for Leeds

    Mary Portas published her review of the future of our high streets today, which sets out her vision to breathe economic and community life back…

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

  • Mary Portas sets out her vision for the future of our high streets

    The Review makes ambitious recommendations on what can be done - by government, local authorities and business - to help high streets deliver…

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

  • Next steps for the Green Investment Bank

    Government publishes criteria for deciding where the Bank will be based and what the Bank's first priorities will be until 2016.

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

  • Resource security

    Last weekend there were two major international conferences: one on the crisis in the Eurozone - indeed, the future of Europe - the second in…

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

  • Vince Cable speech - Resource Security, CBI / Green Alliance conference, 12 December 2011

    Last weekend there were two major international conferences: one on the crisis in the Eurozone - indeed, the future of Europe - the second in…

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

  • Search begins to find managers for waste infrastructure investments

    The fund will invest in small waste infrastructure projects, waste recycling and waste treatment ahead of the establishment of the Green Investment…

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

  • Green Investment Bank moves a step closer

    The Green Investment Bank is designed to accelerate private sector investment in the UK’s transition to a green economy. Offshore wind power…

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