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  • Government, business and consumer groups commit to midata vision of consumer empowerment

    The businesses, consumer bodies and regulators involved are all committed to working with Government to achieve its vision for _midata, _launched…

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

  • Three new Deputy Chairmen of Competition Commission announced

    Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs Edward Davey said: “I would like to welcome Simon Polito, Martin Cave and Alasdair…

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

  • Local democracy: November 2011

    The Government has today launched a consultation, ‘What can a mayor do for your city?’. We are asking local communities to contribute their…

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

  • Providing Protection, Supporting Growth

    Introduction The theme today will explore the role that local and national regulators can play protecting the public and supporting growth.…

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

  • Prisk sets challenge for better regulation through better regulators

    Addressing the Local & National Regulators annual conference, Mark Prisk highlighted the importance of regulation in creating economic growth…

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

  • Review of the Skills Funding Agency launches

    The Government has committed to undertake a regular evaluation of its key delivery bodies, and to radically increase the transparency and accountability…

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

  • £950 million investment to boost local economies and jobs

    The second round of the Government's Regional Growth Fund will help create and safeguard more than 200,000 jobs across England.

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

  • Local economies to benefit from £950 million of Government investment

    The second round of the Government’s £1.4 billion Regional Growth Fund (RGF) will support 119 bids from businesses and local partnerships with…

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

  • David Willetts responds to UCAS Admission Process Review consultation

    Responding to the UCAS Admission Process Review consultation, Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said: “Making the university…

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

  • Business Secretary visits south-east Asia to strengthen trade relationship

    Starting in Singapore, one of the UK’s largest export markets, and moving on to two significant emerging markets in Indonesia and Vietnam, Vince…

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

  • Stronger business partnership for the UK and Singapore

    Business Secretary Vince Cable and Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Lim Hng Kiang signed a partnership agreement, which will provide…

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

  • Government considers supporting Daylight Savings Bill

    The Government is seeking amendments to the Bill, at the forthcoming Committee stage in the House of Commons, expected in early November. The…

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

  • Government funding will help create more than 60 jobs in Nottingham

    Molecular Profiles provides pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients all over the world with specialist contract research in pharmaceutical …

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

  • Cable welcomes big rise in apprenticeship numbers

    The Statistical First Release shows that apprenticeship numbers have risen across all age ranges and levels of training across the apprenticeships…

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

  • UK and China embark on education partnership

    At today’s Summit, senior representatives from China and the UK’s education sectors will develop and agree a new three year action plan to forge…

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

  • Business Secretary speech on industrial strategy at Policy Exchange

    The role of industrial policy in shaping the economy.

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

  • Business Secretary speech on industrial strategy at Policy Exchange

    Good afternoon. Today I would like to talk about something that I once made my name criticizing: the role of industrial policy in shaping the…

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

  • Fairer part-time study repayment system announced

    Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: “We are extending tuition loan support to part-time students so that they are treated…

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

  • Government funding to help create more than 100 jobs in Stoke-on-Trent

    Middleport Pottery, in Burslem, was acquired by the Prince’s Regeneration Trust in June when it was at serious risk of closure. The project …

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

  • The world’s most advanced civil aircraft, helicopters, and an airship showcase the British aerospace industry in the middle of Westminster

    The exhibition at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, which coincides with the opening by the Prime Minister of a state-of-the…

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