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From Closed organisation: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Press Release: Commenting on the latest UCAS 2013 cycle applicant figures

    A Department for Business, Innovation and Skills spokesperson said: It is too early to form a definitive picture about university applications…

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

  • Better choices, better deals

    A radical new approach to give more power to consumers in their relationships with business.

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

  • £30 million boost as Start-Up Loans for young entrepreneurs expanded

    Thousands more young people have the opportunity to apply for government loans to turn their business ideas into reality.

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

  • Support for Innovation Workshop

    A series of one day workshops about government support for business R&D and innovation.

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

  • Press Release: Graduate apprenticeships for the professions introduced

    Graduate and post-graduate level apprenticeships will soon be available in subjects including law, accountancy and advanced engineering, Skills…

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

  • Press Release: Know your shopper's rights before you hit the winter sales

    As Boxing Day sales begin and January sales loom, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson is urging consumers to shop responsibly and be aware …

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

  • Typhoon for Oman

    BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Sultanate of Oman for the supply of 12 Typhoon aircraft, associated support and 8 Hawk 128 aircraft.

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

  • Press Release: Chair appointed to advise government on setting up business bank

    Sir Peter Burt confirmed as the chair of a group that will advise the government on the establishment and direction of the business bank.

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

  • Consumers given more copyright freedom

    People will be able to legally make digital copies of music, films and eBooks for personal use as goverment changes UK copyright law.

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

  • Press Release: New partnership to support defence industry

    Senior defence industry leader Steve Wadey named as the co-chair of the Defence Growth Partnership.

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

  • Touchstone Award for trading standards goes to Birmingham City Council

    The Touchstone Award, sponsored by the British Hallmarking Council (BHC), is a national award for trading standards in hallmarking.

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

  • Michael Fallon urges banks not to let small businesses down

    The government has today published new data detailing lending by specific banks through the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme.

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

  • Update on Enterprise Finance Guarantee lending

    Written Ministerial Statement by Minister for Business and Enterprise Rt Hon Michael Fallon on new data detailing lending by specific banks.

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

  • Press Release: Boost for business as government sets out plans to update employment legislation

    Changes to collective redundancies rules to help employees and businesses were announced by Employment Relations Minister, Jo Swinson, today…

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

  • Press Release: New figures show government is winning war on red tape

    Business Minister pledges tougher action to eliminate burdens on enterprise.

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

  • Press Release: Cable announces step change to turn ideas into growth

    Business Secretary Vince Cable, today set out new plans to make sure UK creativity and innovation supports growth.

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

  • Small businesses to benefit from £1.1 million innovation boost

    New Innovation Vouchers for businesses who want to use public open data to develop new ideas, improve processes and target new markets.

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

  • Government tackles red tape head on with package of measures

    A review of the way that appeals are handled by regulators launched today is the first stage of a new wave of bureaucracy busting measures announced…

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

  • Life Sciences Strategy: one year on

    Prime Minister David Cameron and Science Minister David Willetts have launched a report on the Strategy for UK Life Sciences.

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

  • Skills for life survey reveals English and maths levels of adults

    In some areas of the country around a quarter of adults have the numeracy skills of a 7 to 9 year old, or below.

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