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  • Millions wasted as people don’t spend gift vouchers

    £300 million worth of gift vouchers bought this year could go unspent according to research by the UK Gift Card and Voucher Association.

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

  • Hancock: Record year for the high street

    According to government estimates the value of retail sales in 2014 are forecast to be at an all-time high for the UK.

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

  • Government funded spider venom project to provide lifeline for bees

    UK businesses and universities to benefit from £16 million of funding to solve some of the world’s greatest agricultural challenges.

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

  • Doing business in Russia and Ukraine: Sanctions latest

    Latest information for UK businesses on Russia and Ukraine, including the Crimea, following the introduction of further EU sanctions on 18 December 2014.

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

  • Government reappoints 3 Commissioners to the independent Low Pay Commission

    Jo Swinson announces the reappointment of Commissioners to the indpendent Low Pay Commission.

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

  • PM unites with business in call for ambitious EU-US trade deal

    The PM discussed free trade between the European Union and the United States with European business leaders at a CBI event in Brussels.

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

  • Government tackles businesses’ concerns over holiday pay ruling

    Government has taken action to reduce potential costs to employers and give certainty to workers on their rights on holiday pay.

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

  • Government plan to fight corruption unveiled

    A wide-ranging and ambitious programme to boost the UK’s ability to tackle corruption at home and abroad was announced by the government today.

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

  • Debate encouraged on future process for stock market flotations

    A comprehensive review of how government should conduct stock market Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) has been published today (18 December 2014).

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

  • Jo Swinson pledges support for a new ranking of companies’ human rights performance

    Government pledges support for a new human rights benchmark that will rank the corporate human rights performance of international companies.

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

  • Calculate your leave and pay when you have a child

    An online calculator has been developed to help prospective parents work out what their leave and pay entitlements are.

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

  • Government unveils £6 billion package for UK science and innovation

    The government unveils its ambitious new plan to keep British science and innovation at the forefront of global excellence.

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

  • Leading engineer receives honorary CBE

    Dervilla Mitchell receives an honorary CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire).

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

  • Post Office service for pensioners and benefit claimants to be safeguarded with new government contract

    A new £250 million contract, to protect vulnerable pensioners, benefit claimants and help safeguard the future of the Post Office, agreed by the government.

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

  • Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP): benefits and concerns

    Top things to know about the free trade agreement currently under negotiation between the EU and the USA.

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

  • Small and medium sized engineering firms funded to boost skills

    From today (12 December 2014), small and medium sized engineering firms can apply for government skills funding to help their businesses grow.

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

  • Cyber skills for a vibrant and secure UK

    Francis Maude hosted an event today to highlight how the UK is building skills to boost the growing cyber security sector in the UK.

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

  • Government film showcases importance of English and maths

    The government has today (11 December 2014) responded to an inquiry into adult English and maths skills with a short film.

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

  • Cable: new generation of National Colleges will lead revolution in hi-tech skills

    Vince Cable today announced employer-led National Colleges to develop advanced manufacturing, digital, wind energy and creative skills.

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

  • New proposals to tackle late payment

    New proposals obliging large and listed companies to publish detailed information about their payment practices and performance unveiled.

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