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  • Partnership working on new rules for selling video games

    The Government has recognised the need to protect children from inappropriate content and has been working with industry representatives ahead…

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

  • New Met Office chair appointed

    The Met Office’s objective is the provision of weather and climate services that help Government, the public and commercial customers achieve…

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

  • New chair appointed for Companies House

    This follows on from the Companies House Steering Board which has taken Companies House through a time of significant change under the chairmanship…

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

  • Jobs boost as UK attracts increased overseas investment

    The figures announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable indicate that companies investing in the UK are continuing to succeed, laying the foundations…

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

  • Billions of pounds of UK investment announced as the Global Investment Conference opens for business at the British Business Embassy

    The largest set of trade and investment events ever held in this country starts today with the Government’s Global Investment Conference. The…

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

  • Vince Cable comments on Office for Fair Access’s decisions on 2013-14 Access Agreements

    **Universities and Science Minister David Willetts went on to say: **“Applications from students from disadvantaged backgrounds for 2012 …

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

  • Payday lenders make progress protecting vulnerable borrowers

    The revised Codes of Practice were published by the four Trade Associations which represent over 90 per cent of the payday and short-term loan…

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

  • Low Pay Commission consultation on the accommodation offset

    The offset is the only benefit-in-kind that can count towards payment of the National Minimum Wage (NMW). It is currently set at a daily limit…

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

  • Make it in Great Britain Exhibition opens

    Today Vince Cable opens the Make it in Great Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, celebrating the success of British manufacturing.

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

  • Women on boards: code of conduct one year on

    This week sees the first year anniversary of the voluntary code of conduct for executive search firms. The code, developed by leading members…

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

  • Government launches consultation on the designs legal framework

    The Hargreaves Review of Intellectual Property and Growth referred to the current complexities of the legal framework used by businesses to …

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

  • Vince Cable launches Make it in Great Britain Exhibition

    The exhibition is the culmination of the Government’s Make it in Great Britain campaign and will feature a mix of displays from 39 businesses…

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

  • Kay Review publishes report on UK financial sector

    A new independent review from Professor John Kay sets out measures to transform UK equity markets.

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

  • Russia's accession to the WTO - Vince Cable statement

    Business Secretary, Vince Cable, said: “The UK welcomes President Putin’s signing of the Russian Federation’s Protocol of Accession to the…

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

  • Businesses to get their say on how to improve enforcement of the Fire Safety Order

    Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said: “Business owners rightly have important legal responsibilities to protect their employees…

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

  • Kay review sets out measures to transform UK equity markets

    In his review, ‘UK equity markets and long-term decision making’, Professor Kay sets out a clear vision and a set of principles to ensure that…

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

  • Sunday Trading Rules relaxed from this Sunday for Olympic and Paralympic Games

    Following legislation passed in May this year, Sunday Trading legislation will be relaxed sending a clear signal that Britain is open for business…

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

  • £3million award boosts growth in local high-tech company

    Mark Prisk also toured the factory and met a number of staff including electrical apprentice Bethany Rowell. Business and Enterprise Minister…

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

  • Investors in coastal areas to have their say on how regulation is enforced

    Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said: “The Government is keen to support the economic development of coastal communities and …

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

  • New power strengthens consumer credit protection

    The Government is to give the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) the power to suspend a consumer credit licence with immediate effect where there …

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