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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Mary Portas launches independent review into the future of the High Street

    The purpose of the review will be to identify what government, local authorities and businesses can do to promote the development of more prosperous…

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

  • Creating a modern workplace

    Government proposes radical reforms for parental leave and flexible working.

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

  • Adult Learners Week

    Good afternoon everyone. I want to start by thanking Alan Tuckett both for his kind words of introduction and for the many other things he…

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

  • Modern Workplaces

    In the past few days we have marked the first anniversary of the Coalition. In the year since its formation, our central task has been to overcome…

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

  • Radical reforms for parental leave and flexible working proposed

    Current regulations are too rigid, reflect outdated notions of parenting and family responsibilities and restrict employers. Ministers want …

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

  • Local growth moves up a gear

    New measures to help local enterprise partnerships and further roadshows for the Regional Growth Fund.

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

  • Mark Prisk meets with South East Midlands local enterprise partnership

    He met with the partnership at Bedford i-lab this morning to hear about the partnership’s plans for appointing its board and the main objectives…

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

  • Accelerating local growth

    Introduction Master Cutler, Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s a real pleasure to be here for the launch of Sheffield City Region’s Local Enterprise…

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

  • Local growth moves up a gear as Business Minister announces growth package for local enterprise partnerships

    Firstly the partnerships are being invited to submit bids for a share of a £5 million Start-Up Fund. The fund is a one-off pot of money to fund…

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

  • Lord Heseltine encourages business to bid for share of funding for jobs and growth

    The first road show takes place in Margate, Kent, where Lord Heseltine will speak about the importance of economic growth and the role of the…

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

  • Next steps in employment law review

    Government announces new areas that it will consider reforming as part of its review of employment red tape.

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

  • UK secures agreement for International Space Agencies to support disaster efforts worldwide

    This will enable any country to draw upon the data provided by the Charter, an agreement that coordinates space agencies worldwide in gathering…

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

  • Consumer Focus Scotland: Re-appointment of Council Members

    Notes to editors: Alan Hutton was appointed to a second term as a Committee member of Consumer Focus Scotland on 25 April 2011. Alan…

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

  • Next steps in review of employment law

    The ongoing review is an important part of the Government’s plans to deliver growth by breaking down barriers, boosting opportunities and creating…

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

  • UK takes the helm of international effort to provide satellite images in times of crisis

    As Chair of the Charter, the UK Space Agency will take responsibility for implementing strategy and policy, and has committed to finding ways…

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

  • Britain open for business

    Further support to help British companies compete on the global stage, and new Chief Executive announced for UKTI.

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

  • David Willetts quote on “off quota” numbers

    “We will only consider allowing off-quota places where it contributes to the coalition commitment to improve social mobility and increase fair…

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

  • Further support announced to help British companies compete on the global stage

    The UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Strategy and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) seven-point Charter demonstrate the Government’s dedication…

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

  • Make your future happen

    A new campaign for prospective students and their parents about changes to the student finance system in 2012 is launched today.

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

  • MG Rover’s Phoenix Four disqualified as directors

    Since the publication of the independent report into the financial affairs of MG Rover and its associated companies, The Insolvency Service …

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