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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • BIS hosts exhibition of UK made London 2012 products which will be sold around the world

    The exhibition will last until Friday March 4 and has been designed to show the diversity of UK manufacturing involved in the London 2012 Olympic…

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

  • Largest ever UK-wide study of babies and young children announced

    In a speech given at the British Academy, David Willetts confirmed that the Birth Cohort Facility Project will bring together the UK’s leading…

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

  • David Willetts speech: The Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences in the modern university - British Academy, London

    I well remember 11 Carlton House Terrace as the headquarters of the Foreign Press Association. But, as Sir Adam has said, it is as Gladstone…

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

  • Jubilee commemorative hallmark launched

    New Diamond Jubilee hallmark is expected to inspire commemorative jewellery and silverware.

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

  • Willetts comments on UCAS application statistics

    “Demand for university places looks to be levelling off after unprecedented demand in 2010. We provided an additional 10,000 places last year…

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

  • Universities UK Spring Conference 2011

    Introduction I am grateful for this opportunity to address UUK today. You are steering your universities through choppy waters. I know it is…

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

  • A moment of maturity for local government

    The Prime Minister said on Monday that at the heart of the Big Society is rebuilding responsibility and giving people more control over their…

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

  • Women on Boards

    Lord Davies has launched his independent review into Women on Boards.

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

  • Government welcomes Lord Davies report ‘Women on Boards’

    The study suggests that companies should publish the number of women sitting on their boards and working in their organisations and recommends…

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

  • FTSE 100 companies should aim for 25% women board members – Lord Davies recommends

    The report says that companies should set targets for 2013 and 2015 to ensure that more talented and gifted women can get into the top jobs …

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

  • Welcome for EU review of support for small businesses

    The three Member States have committed to working together in Europe to promote the interests of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and…

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

  • UK and Russia commit to collaboration in space science

    The UK-Russia Year of Space 2011 puts in place an agreement for enhanced collaboration in space science research. This will see University College…

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

  • Student charters to help students get the most out of higher education

    David Willetts has welcomed a new report recommending that universities should develop charters setting out students' rights and responsibilities.

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

  • North West submits highest number of bids to the Regional Growth Fund

    A total of 89 bids were submitted to the fund from the region out of a total of 464. The £1.4 billion Regional Growth Fund is designed to …

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

  • Sickness absence system to be reviewed

    Independent review will look at changing the current sickness absence system and reducing the £100 billion ill health costs the economy each year.

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

  • Ron Dearing lecture: Universities and Social Mobility

    It’s wonderful to be here at Nottingham University, where my late father-in-law was Vice Chancellor and where my wife recalls living in Highfield…

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

  • Capital growth targeted as London signs up to local enterprise network

    The London Mayor and a leading business person will co-chair the city’s new local enterprise Board, which will bring together the capital’s …

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

  • Willetts comments on Science and Technology Select Committee Report: 'Technology Innovation Centres'

    “Innovation is a key driver of growth. Our plan for a network of elite Technology and Innovation Centres will target those areas that will have…

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

  • Green Economy Council formed to help business

    New group will look at how government and industry can work together to help business rise to the low carbon challenge.

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

  • Time to Train will strike right balance for business

    The right for employees to request time for training to improve their skills has been available to employees of large organisations with 250…

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