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From Closed organisation: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Apprenticeships score top marks from businesses and apprentices

    Apprenticeships are highly praised: 78% of apprentices and 81% of businesses say they would recommend them to friends or other employers.

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

  • Lending scheme points to positive signs for SME growth

    Lending through the Enterprise Finance Guarantee scheme reached £84 million for the second quarter of 2013.

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

  • UK Export Finance appoints new Chief Executive

    UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s Export Credit Agency, announced today that David Godfrey will be appointed as its new Chief Executive from 9th September 2013.

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

  • University brings massive boost to earnings and the economy

    Two reports show that university study delivers huge benefits to both graduates' earnings and the UK economy.

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

  • University brings massive boost to earnings and economy

    New data shows female students who progress to university can expect to boost their lifetime earnings by £250,000, and men by £165,000.

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

  • UK Atomic Energy Authority board members re-appointed

    David Willetts announces the re-appointment of Professor Roger Cashmore as Chair of the UK Atomic Energy Authority

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

  • UK aerospace achieves new milestones for growth

    A new scheme to keep the UK at the forefront of the global aerospace industry has recruited its first intake of students

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

  • Government commits further investment to innovation

    Vince Cable outlines a significant expansion in the groundbreaking Catapult centres that help turn great ideas into commercial realities

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

  • Reappointment of Chief Executive for the Arts and Humanities Research Council

    Professor Rick Rylance reappointmented as Chief Executive and Deputy 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

  • Businesses to benefit from better enforcement of fire safety regulation

    Government welcomes commitment from the Chief Fire Officers Association to improve how fire safety regulations are enforced.

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

  • Firms invited to act as intermediaries for retail share offer in Royal Mail sale

    Invites firms to act as intermediaries for retail share offer in Royal Mail sale

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

  • New powers to protect vulnerable and elderly consumers against rogue traders

    Victims bullied or misled into buying are to be given new rights to get their money back from rogue traders whose practices cost billions

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

  • One year to go to First World War centenary

    Recognition for Victoria Cross recipients and help for war memorial restoration announced to mark historic anniversary.

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

  • Weyhill Fairground Craft and Design Centre

    With a long and important historical heritage, this diverse centre has been revived for the benefit of the local community.

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  • Ten Green Bottles Powys

    A Welsh social enterprise working with the local community to find innovative and unique ways to recycle glass.

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  • Striding Out

    An ambitious social enterprise that supports individuals from all walks of life to achieve success in their life.

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  • Skillbuilders

    Providing vocational training to local youth, skillbuilders is keeping artisan skills and trades alive.

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  • Diversity Films

    A unique company providing skills and training in film-making to communities in Glasgow.

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  • Multi-million pound investment in offshore wind industry to unlock billions in UK economy

    Government and business have today published a long-term strategy that will strengthen the UK’s position in the offshore wind industry.

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

  • Bursaries of up to £20,000 offered to teach maths, English or Special Educational Needs (SEN)

    Money to improve numeracy and literacy teaching to young people was announced by Vince Cable.

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