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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Higher education reforms

    “Today’s vote has been an important step in turning the Coalitions commitment to deliver a high-quality university sector that is more responsive…

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

  • New Deputy Chair of Competition Commission Announced

    The appointment follows both Christopher Clarke and Diana Guy coming to the end of their terms as CC Deputy Chairmen this autumn. Roger Witcomb…

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

  • Sector Skills Council relicensing decision for Lifelong Learning UK

    The decision follows a re-licensing review process managed by UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), who have advised that the responsibilities…

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

  • An improved higher education package

    Changes are designed to be fairer to full time students and offer a better deal for part time students.

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

  • New rules for high charging universities

    Universities who want to charge over £6000 a year in tuition fees will be expected do all they can to help students from poorer backgrounds.

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

  • Draft guidance to the Director of Fair Access to Higher Education

    Early draft of a guidance letter from David Willetts, Minister for Universities, to Sir Martin Harris, Director of Fair Access. Universities…

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  • Ministers set out rules for high charging universities

    Mr Willetts has released an early draft of a guidance letter to the Director of Fair Access, saying that universities must commit to the new…

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

  • David Willetts comments on PAC report into the delivery of student finance

    “The weak performance of the Student Loans Company in 2009 under the previous administration was completely unacceptable. The new Government…

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

  • Next phase of superfast broadband plans announced

    An ambition to deliver a 'digital hub' in every community in the country is at the heart of the Government's £830 million strategy to make sure the UK has the best broadband network in Europe by 2015.

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

  • Poor kids could get two free years at university

    The idea is one of the initiatives the new £150 million National Scholarship Programme (NSP) might take forward to help improve access and social…

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

  • Vince Cable comments on Bloomberg's announcement to build a new European Headquarters in the City of London

    “It is great news that Bloomberg are locating their European HQ in London. This shows that when it comes to financial and media services, London…

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

  • Progress in bid to stop costly and regressive maternity proposals

    Ministers from across Europe expressed their concerns with proposals put forward by MEPs during a meeting of the EU Employment Council (EPSCO…

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

  • Lord Heseltine encourages the North East to go for growth

    At the first of a series of road shows taking place across the country, Lord Heseltine will meet potential applicants for the Fund to advise…

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

  • Business Minister lobbies Europe against "costly and regressive" maternity proposals

    Mr. Davey will attend a meeting of the EU Employment Council (EPSCO) - the first opportunity that Member States have had to discuss proposals…

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

  • Company director sentenced for theft and fraudulent trading

    In May 2001 the European Commission made the advance payment of £170,000 to Implants International Ltd who were involved in an EU research project…

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

  • New Chair appointed for Yorkshire Forward

    Julie will start working as Chair designate from 6th December to ensure continuity during the changeover period. She will formally take over…

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

  • Lord Heseltine encourages the North West to go for growth

    At the second of a series of road shows taking place across the country, Lord Heseltine will meet potential applicants for the Fund to advise…

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

  • Bargaining and Industrial Relations Prospects for 2011

    Introduction I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person. I have had to stay at Parliament, where the Postal Services Bill is continuing its passage…

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

  • Women on boards review sees over two thousand responses

    The call for evidence closed yesterday - Lord Davies will now consider the wealth of ideas put forward, before putting recommendations to Government…

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

  • Participation in planning

    Draft text of the speech - may differ from the delivered version. I’m pleased to be here today to set out some of the next steps in Government…

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