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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Mary Portas visits Rotherham as part of her high street review

    During today’s visit Mary Portas will speak to high street businesses, local authorities and shoppers. Business Minister Edward Davey said:…

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

  • Boost for employers as apprenticeships red tape is slashed

    Responding to the recommendations of a review led by the Employer Reference Group, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and large companies…

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

  • IPO builds international links with Nigeria

    The move follows the UK Government’s acceptance of the recommendations made in the Hargreaves Review of intellectual property and growth. The…

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

  • £6.5m boost for renewable energy skills

    Vince Cable announces £6.5m investment to deliver a new generation of engineering leaders in renewable energy.

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

  • Green Investment Bank Advisory Group members appointed

    The group, chaired by Sir Adrian Montague, will advise Ministers on the establishment of the Green Investment Bank and its strategic direction…

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

  • Business Secretary announces £6.5 million boost for renewable energy engineering skills

    Leading universities and industry will provide training for up to 50 of the best engineering students as part of a new Industrial Doctorate …

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

  • David Willetts appoints first members of new UK Space Agency Steering Board

    The Steering Board’s role is to advise Ministers on the strategies to be adopted by the UK Space Agency. The Board also provides advice and …

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

  • Government publishes list of RDA assets transferring to HCA

    It was announced on 6 July that RDA land and property assets would be transferred to HCA, with local communities and businesses involved in …

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

  • Government and FRC consider reducing financial reporting burdens for the smallest businesses

    “Simpler Reporting for Smaller Businesses” sets out ideas to reduce the amount of reporting micro-entities would be required to undertake. This…

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

  • Trade mark and copyright crime targeted in new training project

    IP crime is the counterfeiting of trade-marked goods such as clothes, pharmaceuticals, car parts and electrical goods and the piracy of copyrighted…

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

  • David Willetts comments on A-Level results

    “Congratulations to all those receiving their A-Level results today after many years of hard work. “There will be more students at university…

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

  • New enterprise zones announced

    The Government announces 11 new Enterprise Zones to accelerate local growth, as part of the Plan for Growth.

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

  • Government announces new Enterprise Zone for East Kent

    The Enterprise Zone package for Discovery Park will encourage new start up businesses and other investors with simplified planning rules and…

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

  • New Challenges, New Chances for adult learning

    New consultation launches setting out proposals that will promote high quality teaching and learning for adults and strengthen the skills system.

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

  • Public Disorder - support for business

    Vince Cable - Written Ministerial Statement

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

  • Widening participation statistics released

    New statistical release from ONS

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

  • Public disorder: information for business

    Guidance, information and support for retailers and businesses.

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

  • Colleges given more freedom to deliver skills for employment and growth

    Under new rules that come into force for the 2011/12 academic year, only benefit claimants on Jobseekers’ Allowance or Employment and Support…

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

  • New report shows successes of tackling intellectual property crime

    Intellectual Property (IP) crime is the counterfeiting of trade marked goods such as clothes and the piracy of copyrighted material such as …

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

  • First colleges gain right to award own degrees

    The Privy Council has granted foundation degree awarding powers to the Corporation of Newcastle College and the Corporation of New College Durham…

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