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  • Government submits National Minimum Wage evidence to Low Pay Commission

    Vince Cable submits the government’s final analysis on employment and the economy for the independent Low Pay Commission.

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

  • National Minimum Wage penalties increased on rogue employers

    Rogue employers who do not pay their workers the NMW will face an increased penalty of up to £20,000 as part of a government crackdown.

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

  • Chief Executive and Chair appointed for £1 billion Advanced Propulsion Centre

    Government and industry's strategy for building greener cars took a step forward with the appointment of key figures in the auto sector.

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

  • First new college in 20 years to support development of High Speed 2 (HS2)

    Plans for a new college to train the next generation of world-class engineers to work on the construction of High Speed 2 (HS2) unveiled.

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

  • New campaign urges people to be 'Cyber Streetwise'

    A new campaign to change the way people protect themselves from falling victim to cyber criminals has been launched by the government.

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

  • Statutory audit services market investigation: government response

    Government response to the Competition Commission's final report into the market for statutory audit services to large companies.

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  • £8 million technology boost for UK high streets

    A new £8 million initiative designed to re-invigorate UK high streets is announced by Science and Universities Minister, David Willetts.

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

  • Preferred candidate chosen for AHRC Chair

    Professor Sir Drummond Bone selected as the government’s preferred candidate to be the Chair of the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

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

  • New fund on London Stock Exchange gives investors access to Chinese stock markets

    Landmark agreement means from today, investors able to invest in Chinese stock markets in Renminbi through the London Stock Exchange.

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

  • Nick Clegg announces regional growth fund jobs in West Yorkshire

    Hundreds of new jobs will be created in West Yorkshire thanks to a multi-million pound investment from the government’s Regional Growth Fund.

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

  • Know your shopper's rights before you hit the Christmas sales

    Before handing over your hard-earned cash in the sales, make sure you know your rights to a refund or exchange.

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

  • Space weather forecasts to protect vital technologies from solar storms

    The UK will become one of a small number of countries to forecast the weather in space.

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

  • Where next for social science?

    David Willetts talks about the importance of social science at the inaugural annual lecture of the Campaign for Social Science.

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

  • Government welcomes £1 billion AgustaWestland helicopter deal

    AgustaWestland has signed a £1 billion contract to supply 16 helicopters plus support and training to the Norwegian government.

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

  • Ministers to consider outlawing exclusivity on zero hours contracts

    The government is consulting on the problems identified around the use of zero hours contracts.

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

  • Zero hours employment contracts

    The government is consulting on the problems identified around the use of zero hours contracts.

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

  • Vince Cable comments on AirAsia X Airbus order for 25 more A330-300s

    Vince Cable responds to the news that AirAsia X has placed a firm order with Airbus for 25 more A330-300s.

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

  • UK set to lead the way for smart cities

    Government, cities, businesses and universities are joining forces to make sure the UK is leading the global race to develop smarter cities.

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

  • Consultation on new regional aid map

    The government has today (18 December 2013) published the draft map proposing areas of the UK eligible to receive regional aid.

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

  • Ministerial changes: December 2013

    Ministerial changes at the Ministry of Justice, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

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