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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Student finance campaign launches

    The press, radio, media partnership and social media campaign links students and parents to a new dedicated Direct.gov.uk microsite which describes…

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

  • Employer's guidance for new agency laws

    Government publishes guidance to help employers prepare for the introduction of new rights for agency workers later this year.

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

  • Chair of Competition Commission announced

    Mr Witcomb will be the Chair during the Government’s consultation on its proposals to merge the CC with the competition functions of the Office…

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

  • Agency Workers Regulations guidance published

    The guidance, which has been produced in partnership with a wide range of businesses, trade unions and recruitment agency representatives, will…

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

  • Second meeting of Cable’s Entrepreneurs’ Forum

    The forum is part of the Government’s agenda to engage with business people to hear their views on boosting enterprise and promoting growth …

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

  • David Willetts commits to engaging public with science

    The Public Attitudes to Science 2011 survey finds that 82 per cent of people agree that “science is such a big part of our lives that we should…

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

  • Postal Services Bill and intentions for the postal regulatory framework: letter from Vince Cable

    Letter from Vince Cable, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, to Colette Bowe, Chair of Ofcom and Millie Banerjee, Chair …

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  • Protect your designs on World Intellectual Property Day

    This year the theme is ‘Designing the Future’. Designs are about the way an object looks and developers can invest a lot of time and money into…

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

  • Best of British business receive Queen's Awards for Enterprise

    Small and large companies from across the UK are today (21 April 2011) named as winners of The Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2011 - the UK's highest accolade for business success.

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

  • Best of British Business receive Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

    A total of 156 Queen’s Awards have been announced this year. Overall, 102 companies have won awards for international trade, 44 for innovation…

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

  • Thousands take up the Red Tape Challenge

    Over 6000 ideas and suggestions have already been submitted to cut back red tape.

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

  • Thousands take up the Red Tape Challenge

    Comments have called for changes to, and the end of, many of the rules and regulations that affect the retail sector, from Sunday Trading to…

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

  • Vince Cable comments on Doha Trade deal

    Vince Cable responds to business leaders on the Doha Trade agreement.

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

  • Royal Aeronautical Society Annual Conference

    Introduction It’s a great pleasure to join you for today’s conference, and I believe you have had a productive two days, both on the military…

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

  • Government bans export of lethal injection drugs to the US

    Measures will be put in place to stop the export to the US of three drugs - pancuronium bromide, potassium chloride and sodium pentobarbital…

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

  • IPO inspires cracking ideas at innovation exhibition

    “Wallace and Gromit Presents… a World of Cracking Ideas” is an exhibition in which the famous characters will guide students through the world…

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

  • More support for students while studying

    Maintenance grants will be increased for existing undergraduates at the start of the 2012/13 academic year - this is the first increase…

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

  • Better Choices, Better Deals: New strategy to empower consumers

    Under the plans announced by Edward Davey businesses will provide key information to their customers on how they use and buy goods and services…

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

  • Amendments to strengthen Postal Services Bill

    The Bill, which has been approved by the House of Commons and is currently being considered by the House of Lords, is designed to secure the…

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

  • £450M investment for regional jobs and growth

    The first round of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) sees £450 million invested in businesses across Britain.

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