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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Programme for Government: Universities and Further Education

    This is a response to the public comments received on 'The Coalition: Our Programme for Government' on Universities and further education.

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

  • BIS responds to Science and Technology Select Committees’ reports

    Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said: “The Government welcomes the Select Committees’ wide ranging enquiries which are…

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

  • Hearing Aid Council to close

    Winding up has been underway since 1 April this year when responsibility for the regulation of hearing aid dispensers was transferred to the…

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

  • EAS cracks down on rogue model agencies

    The decisions by London Central Employment Tribunal follow investigations by the EAS, which is part of the Department for Business, Innovation…

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

  • Vince Cable appoints new Chief Executive for the Medical Research Council and reappoints the Chair

    Announcing the appointment the Secretary of State said: “I am pleased to welcome Sir John Savill as the new Chief Executive of the Medical …

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

  • Have your say on retirement age

    The Default Retirement Age of 65 for workers is to be phased out.

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

  • Extension of the UK India Education and Research Initiative

    The expanded programme is likely to have strands of collaboration on higher education, skills, leadership and quality in education, and work…

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

  • UK firms announce multi-million pound deals in India

    Speaking alongside Indian Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath, Dr. Cable said that the deals showed the enormous potential offered…

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

  • Minister announces further investment in marine renewables during Wave Hub visit

    Mr Prisk, who kicked off a two-day tour of Cornwall, said the additional £1.5 million grant from the RDA would allow wave energy company Ocean…

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

  • Millions of fake items seized in fight against counterfeiting and piracy

    The annual IP (Intellectual Property) Crime Report reveals the extensive action being taken across the country and the significant collaboration…

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

  • New Director for Office of Manpower Economics

    Mr Dart, who is currently the Director for Advanced Manufacturing Industries at BIS, will take over from the current Director Ian Jones on 1…

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

  • New Chief Executive announced for the Economic and Social Research Council

    Announcing the appointment the Secretary of State said: “I would like to welcome Professor Boyle as the new Chief Executive of the Economic…

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

  • More choice on when to stop working - default retirement age retired

    The new plans allow for a six month transition from the existing regulations, following the announcement in the Budget that the DRA would be…

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

  • £5000 incentive for buyers of low carbon cars

    The Government has confirmed an incentive of up to £5000 for motorists purchasing an ultra-low carbon car.

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

  • UK and India seeking cooperation on science and technology

    The plans were unveiled in the southern Indian cities of Bangalore and Chennai today. Prime Minister David Cameron is leading a major delegation…

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

  • Business Leaders and Local Authorities gather to discuss Local Enterprise Partnerships

    Attendees included representatives from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI); Federation of Small Businesses (FSB); British Chambers …

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

  • BIS boosts investment in refuelling and recharging stations for green vehicles

    A private business in Essex, three councils across Yorkshire and the West Midlands, a public body co-ordinating transport in Merseyside and …

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

  • Green light to ultra low carbon car consumer incentive

    Exceptionally, the Government has agreed the announcement of this incentive ahead of the completion of the spending review to support the early…

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

  • New Chair of United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority appointed

    Professor Roger Cashmore is the Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford, and the current Chair of the Nuclear Research Advisory Council of the…

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

  • ACAS Chair re-appointed

    Mr Davey said: “I am pleased to announce that Ed Sweeney will serve a new term as Chair. He has already made a valuable contribution to the…

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