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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Construction industry showcase digs in at BIS

    UK manufacturers in the construction industry are exhibiting at BIS to highlight the industry’s multi-billion pound contribution to the UK economy.

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

  • Minister champions northern growth at inaugral new cities summit

    The New Cities Summit attracted over 650 delegates from 40 countries, and is hosted by Geneva-based non-profit organisation The New Cities Foundation…

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

  • Construction equipment showcase digs in at BIS

    Held in association with the Construction Equipment Association, ‘Constructing the Future’ is celebrating the breadth of UK construction equipment…

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

  • Tory minister, Labour mayor: we fight together for Liverpool

    Economic growth does not happen in the abstract - it happens in particular places where existing employers expand their production or new …

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

  • Government seeks new Chief Construction Adviser

    Mr Morrell, who was first appointed to the position in December 2009, will step down in November after completing two successful terms in post…

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

  • Hundreds of employers bid for £250m skills training pilot

    The Employer Ownership pilot invited the first round of bids earlier in the year for a share of the £250 million fund which will route public…

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

  • Baroness lifts the lid on new manufacturing plant

    The Minister will visit Bootle Containers, near Liverpool, to see the company’s new state-of-the-art centre. Recently completed as part of…

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

  • Surveys show high value of apprentices

    The results are taken from the Apprentice Learner Survey of 5,000 apprentices and will provide fresh evidence of the real value of apprenticeships…

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

  • Hundreds of employers bid for £250m skills training pilot

    Information on the government's employer ownership pilot for investment in skills and training.

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

  • Parents given power of veto on schools’ use of biometric information

    New advice to schools will make clear that they will no longer be able to use pupils’ biometric data without parental consent. The advice, launched today for consultation, comes into effect from September 2013.

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

  • Celebrate Adult Learners Week 2012

    Adult Learners Week, which runs from 12-18 May 2012, celebrates learning and inspires thousands through events around the UK.

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

  • Green Construction Board secures £1 million investment

    The Government finance will underpin key action points the GCB and its working groups develop and deliver in their effort to promote the growth…

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

  • £100 million fund to boost university and private collaboration – open for bids

    The Research Partnership Investment Fund will be open to UK universities for investment in long-term capital projects that leverage in significant…

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

  • New Groceries Code Adjudicator

    Bill to protect suppliers from unfair treatment by supermarkets is published in the House of Lords.

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

  • New Groceries Adjudicator to protect suppliers from unfair treatment by supermarkets

    The new body is being established to enforce the Groceries Code after the Competition Commission identified competition issues in their 2008…

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

  • Business Secretary Vince Cable and Lord Heseltine comment on the National Audit Office’s report on the Regional Growth Fund

    Lord Heseltine, chair of the Regional Growth Fund’s Independent Advisory Panel said: “The NAO report shows the positive impact that the Regional…

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

  • New National Council to raise standards of careers advice

    The council will be a driving force for excellence in careers guidance and will provide independent, expert advice to the Government on the …

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

  • Focus on Enforcement looks at chemical manufacturing

    Help the government identify problems and best practice in how regulation is enforced for businesses in chemicals manufacturing and storage.

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

  • The Queen's Speech 2012

    Creating the right conditions for businesses to grow and succeed is at the centre of new business legislation announced today.

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

  • Growth and fairness at heart of business legislation

    The two Bills planned for the next session of Parliament are the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill, and the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill…

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