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  • Regional growth fund investment reaches £4 billion

    The Regional Growth Fund has put £1 billion in the hands of businesses, which leveraged nearly £3 billion in private sector investment.

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

  • Vince Cable celebrates two million apprenticeships

    Vince Cable announces that the government has fulfilled its commitment to starting 2 million apprenticeships in this Parliament.

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

  • Maths and science must be the top priority in our schools, says Prime Minister

    17,500 maths and science teachers to be trained, new computer science GCSE to focus on coding and world-first code college launched.

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

  • EU consultation of RoHS exemptions

    Stakeholder consultation on exemptions from the substance restrictions in the RoHS Directive.

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

  • High street small businesses set for £1,500 boost

    100 small businesses welcomed to first Downing Street Christmas Fair, as business rates support unveiled ahead of Small Business Saturday.

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

  • Small Business Saturday 2014: Nick Clegg message

    The Deputy Prime Minister encourages people to support Small Business Saturday on 6 December 2014.

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

  • D5 London: Doctor Who helps teach children coding

    The BBC will use the computer game 'The Doctor and the Dalek' to teach children coding at D5 London 2014.

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

  • D5 London 2014 summit programme

    Five leading digital governments will discuss a range of issues at the first D5 summit in London on 9 and 10 December 2014.

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

  • Support for medium-sized businesses

    Matthew Hancock speaks to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) at the inaugural Medium-Sized Business Conference at St Paul's, London.

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

  • NMRO investigation into special purpose lamps

    Investigation into the availability, labelling, and prevalence of 'special purpose lamps' in reference to ecodesign legislation.

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

  • Parents can now apply for Shared Parental Leave

    Parents are now able to apply for Shared Parental Leave after new regulations came into force on Monday 1 December.

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

  • Banking needs of vulnerable consumers: letters to banks

    Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable's letter to banks about branch closures.

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  • Government launches support to help small businesses Do More Online

    New campaign includes £2 million for Local Enterprise Partnerships to help micro-businesses and sole traders increase their online presence.

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

  • Vince Cable announces £40 million to support cutting-edge research on visit to Worksop and Lincoln

    Vince Cable announces £40 million of funding to support research in the industrial biotechnology sector.

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

  • Government names employers who fail to pay the National Minimum Wage

    Employers who owe their workers thousands of pounds for failing to pay them the National Minimum Wage have been named.

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

  • Number of private sector businesses at record high

    Official figures show that the number of private sector businesses in the UK has reached 5 million for the first time.

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

  • New qualifications launched to meet UK demand for digital skills

    New government and industry-backed digital qualifications will provide the skills for a wide range of digital jobs

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

  • Acas Council members reappointed

    Employment Relations Minister announces the reappointment of 3 members to the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) Council.

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

  • New figures show sharp fall in number of young people NEET

    The number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) for 2014's summer months returned to levels not seen since 2007.

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

  • Major investment in life sciences

    New investment into life sciences announced alongside a review into how we develop medicines and medical technology.

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