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  • Longitude Prize 2014: solving one of the greatest issues of our time

    The £10 million prize fund for the winner is run by Nesta and launch-funded by the Technology Strategy Board.

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

  • Traineeships set to deliver for more young people

    New guidance has been published today (16 May 2014) to expand traineeships and make them more accessible to young people.

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

  • Simpler guidance on regulation means less bureaucracy for childcare providers

    Childcare businesses will benefit from clearer and simpler guidance following a review of how regulations governing the sector are enforced.

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

  • New Act strengthens intellectual property rights for UK businesses

    The new Intellectual Property Act receives Royal Assent (14 May 2014).

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

  • Helping scotch whisky sales in Colombia: overcoming trade barriers

    An example of how we dealt with a trade barrier, relating to the sale of Scotch whisky in Colombia, through the EU.

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  • Apprenticeships: training young people for jobs of the future

    Matthew Hancock, Skills Minister, speaks about apprenticeships at the 'Apprenticeships in the Business and Outsourced Services Industry Conference'.

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

  • More apprentices progress into Higher Education

    More apprentices are progressing into Higher Education following their apprenticeship.

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

  • Helping to make your business global

    Two 'Business is GREAT' case studies featuring very different UK companies with the same mission - to increase exports and grow.

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

  • Over 2000 new jobs and apprenticeships from leading STEM organisations

    New opportunities are part of an industry-led campaign launched by the Chancellor to inspire more young people to study maths and physics.

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

  • UK-China IP Symposium to help boost innovation and growth

    The UK government today (7 May 2014) announced the second UK-China Intellectual Property Symposium will take place on 1 September 2014.

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

  • "We are Building Britain"

    Leading firms across the UK celebrate the jobs and growth that construction work is bringing.

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

  • Government releases share allocations for 16 Royal Mail investors

    Government releases share allocations for 16 Royal Mail investors.

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

  • Cable grants new funding for Citizens Advice

    Business Secretary Vince Cable has today (1 May 2014) confirmed that Citizens Advice is to receive an extra £7.5 million.

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

  • Government to establish first new Further Education college in 20 years

    Government publish intention to enable Prospects College of Advanced Technology to become the first further education college for 20 years.

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

  • Shaping the future of the UK space sector

    Government response to the space growth action plan and launch of the national space security policy.

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

  • £5 billion Export Refinancing Facility launched to boost UK exports

    UK Export Finance, the UK’s export credit agency, has today launched its £5 billion Export Refinancing Facility.

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

  • Government names 16 Royal Mail investors

    Government names 16 Royal Mail investors who gave government the confidence to launch the Initial Public Offering.

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

  • Two stories to inspire you - case studies from Business is GREAT

    Great businesses don’t just stick to one plan, they refresh and renew them. Two companies tell their stories of growth.

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

  • Matthew Hancock speaks about improving vocational education

    Matthew Hancock, Skills Minister, speaks about ending the divides between academic and vocational education, and work and training.

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

  • Government supports firms with £25 million to fund training

    Matthew Hancock unveils £25 million additional support for businesses to take the lead in improving training for new and current employees.

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