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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Innovate 2010 conference

    Good afternoon. It’s great to be here at this celebration of British innovation and the Technology Strategy Board’s role in supporting it…

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

  • Growth and renewal: a new economic framework

    Introduction Good morning. It’s a real pleasure to be back in this great city of Manchester. This Conference is considering the prospects…

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

  • Mark Prisk Speech - Northern Regeneration Summit, Manchester, October 12

    **Introduction ** Good morning. It’s a real pleasure to be back in this great city of Manchester. This Conference is considering the prospects…

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

  • Government takes action to improve digital experience for the disabled

    Launching the eAccessibility Plan, the Minister announced a package of measures that will contribute to a more inclusive digital economy for…

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

  • David Willetts congratulates winner of Nobel Prize for Economics

    “I’m delighted to congratulate Prof. Pissarides on receiving this highest of awards. This is a remarkable achievement which recognises his extremely…

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

  • New Permanent Secretary announced for BIS

    Martin Donnelly has been announced as the new Permanent Secretary at BIS.

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

  • New Permanent Secretary for the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

    The appointment has been approved by the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State. It follows Simon Fraser’s departure from the Department …

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

  • BIS turns the spotlight on UK low carbon excellence to encourage new innovators

    With the global market for low carbon goods and services projected to rise to over £4 trillion by the middle of the next decade, BIS wants to…

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

  • Business and Enterprise Minister continues the 'Week in Business'

    Mark Prisk's second day working with small businesses, enabling him to gain better insight into the experiences of companies on the ground.

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

  • Government calls on Europe to be smarter with regulation

    While recognising the encouraging progress in the European Commission’s Smart Regulation in the European Union Mr Prisk emphasised that he will…

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

  • UK welcomes EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement

    New opportunities for UK firms in South Korea after FTA is signed in Brussels.

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

  • UK welcomes signature of the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement

    The landmark deal, worth an extra £500 million a year for UK firms based on current trading patterns alone, means virtually all tariffs between…

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

  • Business and Enterprise Minister on his second day of ‘work experience’

    The ‘Week in Small Business’ initiative was introduced by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) to gain an in-depth understanding…

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

  • David Willetts congratulates winners of Nobel Prize for Physics 2010

    “I am delighted to congratulate Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov on this outstanding achievement supported by the Engineering and Physical…

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

  • David Willetts comments on Nobel Prize Winner 2010 Robert Edwards

    “I am delighted to congratulate Robert Edwards on this outstanding achievement. This is a proud day for Professor Edwards and for the whole …

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

  • University scholarships for children of Armed Forces casualties

    The new scheme will apply to the children of servicemen and women killed on active military service since 1990, giving them the chance to take…

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

  • Update to Furniture and Furnishings Fire Regulations come into force

    The revised FFRs include an amendment to the specification of the test cover fabric used in testing houses to allow a more widely commercial…

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

  • Family friendly working - next steps

    Employment Relations Minister Edward Davey has set out plans to make it easier for people to balance their work and family life.

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

  • Careers guidance service helping adults take next step

    The Next Step website is part of comprehensive support programme, which also includes face to face and telephone services, offering advice to…

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

  • Vince Cable addresses EU Parliament

    Business Secretary Vince Cable delivered the keynote speech in Brussels today as the first UK Cabinet Minister to address the European Parliament.

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