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  • Prime Minister announces 20,000th Start Up Loan

    20,000 Start Up Loans have been awarded, offering a total of more than £100 million to entrepreneurs in the UK.

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

  • New measures to tighten up the immigration system

    David Cameron and Theresa May have announced changes to universities and colleges seeking sponsor status and European migrants' benefits.

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

  • Businesses get greater say on how regulation is enforced

    The Fresh Produce Consortium and the National Farmers’ Union have been selected to run reviews under Business Focus on Enforcement.

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

  • Scotland’s science and research community is a successful and valued part of the UK

    Universities, Science and Cities Minister sets outs how Scotland’s science and research community is a successful and valued part of the UK.

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

  • Professor Jane Elliott has been appointed as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council

    Professor Jane Elliott has been appointed as Chief Executive and Deputy Chair of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).

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

  • Vince Cable seeks disciplinary actions for Comet administrators

    Business Secretary Vince Cable today announced that the Insolvency Service has referred the administrators of failed high street retailer Comet to their regulatory body.

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

  • New minister for Portsmouth announces £5 million project on first visit to city

    New minister for Portsmouth announces a £5 million fund to help companies develop cutting-edge technology for unmanned boats and submarines.

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

  • Innovation and the UK's knowledge economy

    Vince Cable talks about creating a a successful knowledge-based economy.

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

  • Review on women in Scottish economy announced

    Professor Lesley Sawers to undertake review for the Scottish Business Board

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

  • RoHS extended to medical devices and monitoring and control instruments

    From 22nd July 2014, the extent of the scope for complying with the RoHS Directive has been extended to include medical devices and monitoring and control instruments.

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

  • Turning the Games into gold: economic boost from London 2012 has passed £14 billion

    The trade and industry boost following the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has beaten the 4 year target in half the time.

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

  • Regional Growth Fund support for small and medium firms trebles

    The number of small and medium-sized enterprises supported through the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) has trebled over the past year to 5,100.

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

  • New education programme launched to combat online piracy

    Government welcomes Creative Content UK which will warn internet users whose connections are being used to illegally share films and music.

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

  • UK Aerospace industry leads the way

    Farnborough 2014 has been a great showcase for Britain's aerospace industry.

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

  • New world refrigerator ecodesign investigation

    Conclusion to the NMRO investigation of energy labelling on refrigerators reveals abuses of tolerances.

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

  • Nick Clegg announces £154 million for aerospace research

    The Deputy PM visited Farnborough International Airshow to announce an investment of £154 million in aerospace research projects.

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

  • Innovation, expansion and export - growing your business

    Exporting and innovation can boost your firm's growth and profitability. The Business is GREAT campaign inspires with its success stories.

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

  • Spaceport UK

    Sets out plans for the UK's first spaceport.

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

  • Government sale to help Constructionline exploit growing markets

    Ministers are taking the first steps towards selling the UK’s largest online construction supplier database, Constructionline.

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

  • Free Companies House data to boost UK economy

    Companies House is to make all of its digital data available free of charge.

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