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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Enterprise zones website will help businesses grow

    New government micro site will showcase the many business benefits of locating in one of England’s 24 Enterprise Zones.

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

  • More cuts in business red tape and bureaucracy

    The cuts mean that firms can spend more time running their business and reflect the Government’s ambition to make the UK the best place in Europe…

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

  • Chair appointed to the new Competition and Markets Authority

    Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “I am delighted to appoint David Currie as Chair Designate to the Competition and Markets Authority.…

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

  • Government to open up publicly funded research

    Universities, businesses and the public to have better access to British scientific research and academic papers by 2014.

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

  • Government to open up publicly funded research

    The Government will widely accept the recommendations in a report on open access by Dame Janet Finch, a move which is likely to see a major …

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

  • Better coordination is tackling the rise in IP crime

    Assessing the impact of IP crime is difficult, but figures from Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy (BASCAP) estimate that it …

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

  • New proposals for consumer rights

    Government launches new consultation on a consumer bill of rights, seeking your views on strengthening and modernising consumer law.

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

  • New proposals to strengthen and clarify consumer rights

    The consultation seeks views on rights and remedies for goods and services and digital content supplied under a contract. The Bill of Rights…

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

  • 15 communities chosen to run learning pilot schemes

    The ‘Community Learning Trusts’ will involve colleges, adult education services, businesses and voluntary organisations working together with…

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

  • Vince Cable delivers speech on UK science, openness and internationalisation

    Vince Cable explains why it's good for growth for scientists to operate in a range of countries.

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

  • Vince Cable delivers speech on UK science, openness and internationalisation

    Good evening. This is the second time I’ve had the opportunity as Secretary of State to talk about science to a distinguished scientific …

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

  • British Business Club gears up for unique networking opportunity at 2012 Games

    With over 4,000 businesses already signed up, the British Business Club will be at the heart of this, providing a free online business guide…

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

  • £50 million to help mature students with extra costs

    The bursary scheme will support mature students to get the skills and qualifications they need in further education, by helping to meet costs…

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

  • Fundamental review of employment tribunal rules: letter from Mr Justice Underhill to Norman Lamb

    Letter, dated 29 June 2012, from Mr Justice Underhill to Norman Lamb, Minister for Employment Relations. Sets out recommendations from the review…

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  • Low Pay Commission visit to Ely

    David Norgrove, Peter Donaldson and Neil Goulden will meet a number of representatives in Ely to hear first hand what impact the National Minimum…

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

  • Employment tribunals rules review published

    Mr Justice Underhill made a number of recommendations that aim to streamline the process, improve understanding and cut costs, these include…

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

  • New export control of Propofol announced

    The move follows the recent decision by the state of Missouri to use Propofol in its execution protocol. There is currently a shortage of Propofol…

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

  • Farnborough Air Show: UK aerospace flying high

    Farnborough Air Show opens for business. A number of BIS announcements are being made throughout the day. Follow our live blog below to catch up on events as they occur.

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

  • Space - A new direction

    David Willetts celebrates 50 years of the UK and the space industry and highlights the progress made since the launch of the Space Leadership Council.

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

  • Importance of aerospace

    Mark Prisk sets out the government's commitment to the aerospace industry through funding, education and partnerships.

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