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  • Vaizey sets out way forward for Video Games

    Mr Vaizey along with skills minister John Hayes welcomed an independent review of education and training in the UK games sector to be spearheaded…

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

  • Review of consumer credit announced

    The Minister met with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Debt and Personal Finance, where he announced the review. It will be conducted jointly…

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

  • Britain open for business

    Good afternoon and a very warm welcome to London. I am delighted that Siemens has chosen to host its latest board meeting here in the UK. …

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

  • Online credit reports

    Consumers can now view their credit reports online for just £2 following an agreement with the three major credit reference agencies.

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

  • Consultation on the Timeshare Directive

    The Department for Business is seeking views from businesses, consumers, enforcement authorities, and other interested parties on the transposition…

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

  • Business Minister supports Ford’s investment in UK to develop low carbon engines

    The Government is providing a £360 million loan guarantee for Ford’s £450 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). Ford is investing…

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

  • Credit reports available online for all consumers

    An agreement between the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the industry means consumers will now have easier access to their…

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

  • Science to drive economic growth

    Universities and Science Minister David Willetts has outlined the importance of science in rebalancing the UK economy.

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

  • Science, Innovation and the Economy

    Good morning. It may not have been a great Summer for football but it has certainly been a great Summer for science. The Royal Society has…

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

  • Sir Don Curry statement on the Taskforce for Farming Regulation

    “The increasing burden of regulation can pose very real problems for businesses in the UK. Richard McDonald ‘s Taskforce has a real opportunity…

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

  • David Willetts announces review of the impact requirement in the Research Excellence Framework

    In a speech to the Royal Institution, he said that the REF will be delayed by one year so that the Higher Education Funding Council for England…

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

  • Local Government Association conference: 8 July 2010

    Transcript of the speech as delivered. Introduction Parliament is literally and metaphorically a place of divisions. Left versus right. …

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

  • BIS response to delay of WTO Boeing subsidies report

    “It is extremely disappointing news that there will be a further delay to the WTO’s interim report in the case against subsidies to Boeing. …

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

  • Cracking ideas

    The winners of a national competition to encourage young people's innovation have been named.

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

  • Baroness Wilcox announces Cracking Ideas’ winners

    The three youngsters were named as the top entrants from the 9,000 that entered the competition, which is part of the Intellectual Property …

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

  • David Willetts responds to the Association for Graduate Recruiters Summer Survey 2010

    “The job market remains challenging for new graduates, as it does for others. But a degree is still a good investment in the long term, and …

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

  • Further Education Minister welcomes completion of fees review

    The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills commissioned Christopher N. Banks CBE to undertake the review to assess the systems by which…

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

  • Call to cut planning and consents red tape

    The Review recommends measures that could free up resources, save time and money, and deliver real benefits not only to developers and investors…

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

  • Freedom from excessive regulation

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has called on the public to suggest which regulations should be cut to make it simpler to run a business.

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

  • Edward Davey responds to FRC Stewardship Code

    “More effective shareholder engagement is central to rebuilding trust in the corporate sector following the global financial crisis. The new…

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