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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Vince Cable launches new Entrepreneurs' Forum

    The announcement was made at the beginning of Global Entrepreneurship Week, seven days of events to boost enterprise and start-ups across the…

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

  • Prime Minister opens Business Summit in Beijing

    The event, co-hosted by the China-Britain Business Council on behalf of UK Trade & Investment, gathered over 400 UK and Chinese businesspeople…

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

  • Ian Hargreaves to lead independent review into IP and growth

    Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox revealed the review would be led by the current chair of Digital Economy at the Cardiff School…

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

  • £750m Rolls Royce deal signed at UK-China summit

    The agreement was to supply Trent 700 engines for 16 Airbus A330s to China Eastern Airlines, and on a carbon partnership. Business Secretary…

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

  • New plans to secure the future of the Post Office

    Minister for Postal Affairs Edward Davey said: “We’re determined to turn the Post Office network around and end the years of decline. The Post…

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

  • BIS publishes Business Plan today

    All departments are today publishing Business Plans setting out the Coalition Government's priorities and key deliverables.

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

  • UK-China firms announce deals as Business Secretary opens trade talks

    Business Secretary Vince Cable opened three days of intensive trade talks between the UK and China in Beijing today, as UK and Chinese firms announced deals that will help to cement a partnership for growth between the two c…

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

  • Opportunities for British and Chinese businesses in science, research and innovation

    It is a pleasure to be here in China representing the United Kingdom. This is the largest ever Government-led business delegation to China. …

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

  • Space sector continues exceptional economic growth through the recession

    The report, ‘The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry,’ is the latest update of a biennial survey of British companies involved in the sector…

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

  • Trade White Paper call for evidence launched

    The White Paper will examine Britain’s trade and investment policy in the light of changing domestic, EU and global developments, and set out…

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

  • A blueprint for technology

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces plans to make Britain the most attractive place in the world to start and invest in innovative technology companies.

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

  • Mutuals Forum 2010

    Introduction Good afternoon. I’m very pleased to join you for your annual Forum. I think mutualisation is an idea whose time has truly …

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

  • New All-Age Careers Service

    Good afternoon everyone. For anyone who feels as passionately as I do about the value of practical skills, it’s a pleasure to be here in…

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

  • British Business Minister welcomes Airbus/China deal

    This news is a major boost to the UK, with these contracts bringing extra work to Airbus in Broughton, and a host of aerospace supply chain …

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

  • Independent review launched to ensure IP system promotes growth

    Prime Minister David Cameron unveiled the six-month review during a speech to an audience of high tech businesses and entrepreneurs in London…

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

  • Government explores future technology and innovation opportunities

    A new Foresight report highlights the scientific and technological areas that could transform the UK economy over the next 20 years.

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

  • New all-age careers service to launch in England in 2012

    Both young people aged 13-19 and adults will be able to begin accessing new arrangements for careers guidance from September 2011_. _The service…

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

  • Business Secretary intervenes in proposed BSkyB acquisition

    The intervention, under Section 67 of the Enterprise Act 2002 was made on the basis of the submissions and information that the Secretary of…

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

  • Business and government join forces to boost apprenticeships

    Business leaders and Government are joining forces in a drive to urge employers to take on apprentices.

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

  • Statement on higher education funding and student finance

    With permission Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on Higher Education Funding and Student Finance. This follows the statement made…

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