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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Moore meets Cable over Green Investment Bank

    UK Government officials are to examine the proposals submitted by The Edinburgh Green Investment Bank Group

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

  • UK Space Agency formally launched

    The UK Space Agency becomes an executive agency of BIS today.

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

  • Reappointment of Capital for Enterprise Non-Executive Directors

    Capital for Enterprise Limited advises the Government on the design, implementation and management of finance measures to support small and …

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

  • Re-appointment of Jennifer Eady and Nicola Templeman as Council Members to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)

    Both appointments are for a further three year term commencing from 1 April 2011 to 31 March 2014 and are made in accordance with the Office…

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

  • UK Space Agency fully established and going for growth

    This will see the Agency taking over responsibility for the majority of the UK’s commitment to space exploration and science. Efforts will be…

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

  • Reform key to unlocking EU growth

    David Cameron warns that Europe needs to reform to drive growth, or risks falling further behind its competitors.

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

  • HE in FE Conference

    It is great to be back at an AoC conference. I got to know the AoC and many FE colleges very well during the long years of opposition. It is…

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

  • Small businesses need to do more to protect their ideas

    The ‘Intellectual Property Awareness Survey of Business’ has shown that only 15 percent of small companies have ever sought advice on safeguarding…

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

  • Response to BIS Statistical First Release ‘Post 16 Education & Skills Learner Participation, Outcomes and Level of Highest Qualification Held’

    Minister for Further Education, Skills and Lifelong Learning John Hayes said: “Today’s statistics clearly show the increasing popularity of…

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

  • Heart of South West joins local enterprise partnership network

    The Heart of the South West local enterprise partnership covers Devon, Plymouth, Exeter, Torbay and Somerset. It joins the 31 partnerships announced…

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

  • University participation statistics

    “To remain internationally competitive and drive social mobility we need young people with the best skills. These figures reflect the high aspirations…

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

  • Edinburgh's Green Investment Bank Bid handed to Secretary of State

    Cross-sector group presents business case at Westminster. Green Bank: Michael Moore accepts the Edinburgh bid from Ron Hewitt, Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

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

  • Innovation Launch Pad

    A new online tool, the Innovation Launch Pad, enables small businesses to pitch their ideas on improving the business of government.

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

  • Further education boosts economy by £75 billion

    New research shows Apprenticeships generate around £40 for each pound of Government investment.

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

  • The importance of social enterprise

    I ask the obvious question which is: what is it about social enterprise which attracts three ministers and the leader of the Opposition to your…

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

  • "The world in flux, politics in crisis mode, markets under scrutiny: Lessons to learn"

    Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Green gave a speech to the German Banking Congress on 30 March.

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

  • Further Education boosts economy by £75 billion

    The study, commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills examined the economic value generated by Government funded post…

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

  • Sustainable Communities Act

    I have today launched a consultation on new, light-touch, regulations to govern the implementation of the Sustainable Communities Act 2007…

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

  • New Task Force for employee engagement

    Independent Task Force launched to improve levels of employee engagement.

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

  • Government action to strengthen the UK's position as a leading location for life sciences: letter to healthcare and life sciences stakeholders

    Letter from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the department of Health and Minister for Universities and Science.

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