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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Ministers urge businesses to tackle employment red tape

    Businesses have today been called upon by ministers to help tackle employment related law, bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of the…

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

  • New law helps businesses protect their IP rights

    The change will encourage more businesses to protect their intellectual property and enforce their rights. Evidence presented to the recent …

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

  • National Minimum Wage to rise from 1 October 2011

    From October 2011: The adult rate will increase by 15p to £6.08 an hour; The rate for 18-20 year olds will increase by 6p to £4.98 an…

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

  • Vince Cable - EU growth speech, Bucharest, 29 September 2011

    It’s a pleasure to be visiting Romania, and to be here today to discuss the challenge facing every member of the European Union - how to secure…

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

  • Competition launched to support innovative intellectual property projects

    The Fast Forward Competition encourages Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs) to work together…

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

  • Dan Labbad to be co-Chair of the new Green Construction Board

    Mr Labbad, an experienced property and construction executive, who is currently Chief Executive Officer - Europe, Middle East & Africa for Lend…

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

  • BIS responds to ABI report on executive pay and performance

    The Department responds to the ABI's first report on Board Effectiveness and its revised Principles of Remuneration.

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

  • Istanbul Finance Summit

    Good morning. I am delighted to be here in Turkey. My visit is the latest stage in our countries’ ongoing efforts to forge a new Strategic Partnership…

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

  • Statement from the Department for Business on the Association of British Insurers report on Board Effectiveness and Principles of Executive Remuneration

    “Last week the Department for Business launched a discussion paper on ways to ensure executive pay is genuinely matched to performance and long…

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

  • Vince Cable Speech: Istanbul Finance Summit – The Marmara Hotel, Taksim, Turkey

    Good morning. I am delighted to be here in Turkey. My visit is the latest stage in our countries’ ongoing efforts to forge a new Strategic Partnership…

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

  • Vince Cable responds to BAE job cuts

    Business Secretary Vince Cable responds to the announcement by BAE Systems that they are to cut nearly 3000 jobs.

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

  • Business Secretary responds to news of job losses at BAE Systems

    Responding to the news that BAE Systems will be making redundancies in the UK, Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “This news from BAE Systems…

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

  • Real progress in red tape reform

    Government publishes the full summary for 2011 on cutting the cost of regulation for business.

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

  • Students get the facts on going to university in 2012

    Graduates will lead the Student Finance Tour giving presentations to explain the new student finance system and the financial help that is available…

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

  • Huge opportunities for UK firms in Turkey

    The visit is the first by a UK Business Secretary for a decade and underlines the importance of the two countries ambition to double bilateral…

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

  • Real progress cutting red tape

    Today’s Statement of New Regulation highlights in particular: *The reduction in regulatory costs to business from deregulatory measures exceeds…

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

  • Minister launches new IP guidance for businesses on visit to Scotland

    Criminal IP offences can take place in the workplace in a variety of ways. These include: employees selling copies of protected works or…

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

  • Northamptonshire local enterprise partnership approved

    The Northamptonshire local enterprise partnership covers a population of around 683,000 and represents over 24,785 businesses. It has the support…

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

  • Automotive manufacturing growth

    UK car production increased by more than 10% in August.

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

  • Business is Great Britain

    A new drive to promote Britain abroad as a place to visit and do business was launched by the Prime Minister today.

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