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Official figures show that the number of private sector businesses in the UK has hit a new record of 5.4 million.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Provisional statistics show that more people than ever are doing an apprenticeship.
Letters requesting and confirming ministerial direction relating to a further gift of shares to Royal Mail employees.
Two consultations have been published on reforming recruitment sector legislation and tackling exploitation in the labour market.
The government has sold a 13% stake in Royal Mail plc at a price of 455 pence per share.
The government begins the process of disposing of its remaining shareholding in Royal Mail plc.
Cammell Laird in Birkenhead has been selected as the preferred bidder to build a state-of-the-art £200 million polar research ship.
Intellectual Property Minister visits Vietnam to discuss how IP systems can help businesses and promote growth in the ASEAN region.
Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe speaks about the importance and successes of Operation Opson.
The government has announced a package to support people who have lost their jobs as a result of the mothballing of SSI’s Redcar plant.
Business Secretary Sajid Javid speaks about successful businesses and entrepreneurs at the Private Business Awards 2015.
Baroness Neville-Rolfe attends signing of UPC protocol agreement in Luxembourg with representatives of member states.
Consumer Rights Act to give consumers new legal rights entitling them to a repair or replacement when digital products are faulty.
National Minimum Wage goes up by 57 pence to £3.30 for apprentices and rises by 20 pence to £6.70 per hour for adult workers.
European Union agreement expected to give green light to cheaper European holiday calls.
Anna Soubry responds to the news that SSI is mothballing its iron and steelmaking facilities in Redcar.
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has requested a nationwide investigation into the safety of children’s fancy dress costumes.
The latest IP Crime Group Report shows progress in the fight against intellectual property crime.
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has appointed Tim Edwards and John Latham to the governing board of Innovate UK.
Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson visits Raspberry Pi’s production facility at the Sony Technology Centre in Bridgend.
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