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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Green growth for British business

    Further steps on the path to a green economy that Government and businesses can take have been published to help economic growth.

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

  • UK businesses set to benefit from streamlined international patent process

    The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) is an existing scheme that can speed up the process of getting patents granted in participating countries…

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

  • Next stage of the HE consultation opens

    New consultation on details of the regulatory system for the future of higher education now open.

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

  • Business Secretary examines economic impact of low carbon transition in the North East

    As part of a tour of the North East to look at the economic impact of moving to a low carbon economy, Vince Cable visited Applied Superconductor…

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

  • Launch of consultation to put students at the heart of the system

    All students receiving state support should be able to expect the same minimum guarantees on for example quality and access, within a single…

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

  • Sweeping reforms for UK intellectual property laws

    The Government announces plans to modernise intellectual property laws, aiding growth and adding billions to the UK economy.

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

  • UK Singapore economic & business partnership: letter from BIS and British High Commission in Singapore to stakeholders

    Responses by 26 August 2011. Letter seeking views on an initiative to create a more strategic economic and business partnership at UK Government…

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  • Expert panel gets to work on review of UK equity markets

    Professor John Kay has asked Sir John Rose, former Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce plc; James Anderson, Partner and Manager at Baillie Gifford…

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

  • Sweeping intellectual property reforms to boost growth and add billions to the economy

    The recommendations were made in May 2011 by Professor Ian Hargreaves in his report, - ‘Digital Opportunity: A review of intellectual property…

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

  • Local enterprise partnerships given helping hand to drive economy and boost growth

    Partnerships were asked to bid for a share of the funding which will help them finance things such as training and other initial costs as they…

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

  • First ExEFG loan granted to Norton Motorcycles

    Legendary motorbike maker Norton Motorcycles (UK) Ltd will boost production of its bespoke bikes after receiving a Government-backed trade loan…

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

  • Judging starts on Regional Growth Fund bids

    BIS has received more than 490 bids competing for a share of £950 million from round 2 of the Regional Growth Fund.

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

  • Second round of bids for Regional Growth Fund being considered

    These bids were received in response to the second round of the £1.4 billion fund, which is designed to encourage enterprise, growth and jobs…

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

  • Hallmarking regime saved with help from the public

    British Hallmarking Council chairman Tom Murray welcomes official retention of the hallmark.

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

  • Four new Enterprise Zones set up to boost local growth

    New zones in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Sheffield will accelerate local economic growth and aid job creation.

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

  • Government axes retail red tape

    Vince Cable announces plans to scrap or simplify more than 160 regulations that currently apply to retailers and their customers.

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

  • The Plan for Growth: Four new Enterprise Zones set up to boost local growth

    The four Enterprise Zones in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Sheffield, selected by their local enterprise partnerships, will accelerate local…

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

  • Red Tape Challenge sets retailers free from regulations

    The proposals are the first results from the Red Tape Challenge and will see significant changes to legislation that will make life easier for…

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

  • Reforming the banks

    Vince Cable delivers keynote speech on creating a sustainable and stable banking sector for a prosperous economy.

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

  • The banking landscape since the general election

    The banking landscape since the general election It is 15 months since I worked with Which? on its Banking Commission, before joining the Coalition…

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