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  • G8 Summit round-up

    Learn more about the UK's G8 Summit 2013 in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland.

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

  • Streamlined appeals system to support growth

    Proposals to streamline the processes for businesses appealing a decision by an economic regulator or competition authority are announced

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

  • G8 Summit: G8 leaders' remarks

    Read the commitments the G8 leaders have made at the Summit in Northern Ireland.

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

  • Government welcomes customer service best practice code

    Codes of practice which protect consumers and encourage businesses have been welcomed by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson.

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

  • £90 million boost to aerospace technologies

    Aerospace businesses are set to benefit from up to £90 million of overall funding to develop new, advanced technologies

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

  • G8 Innovation Conference

    The conference on 14 June focused on how innovation can be encouraged and where the next big opportunities are for business innovation

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

  • G8 events

    Before the G8 Summit itself, there will be a number of events to promote the UK's G8 agenda

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

  • Information economy strategy will boost growth opportunities for digital industries

    A new strategy that will generate fresh growth opportunities for some of the UK’s most innovative technology businesses is published today

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

  • G8 science ministers meet in London

    The first conference of science ministers from the G8 in five years has met to discuss international issues that require global cooperation.

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

  • Independent research launched on metrics and models for long-term investment

    Business Secretary Vince Cable today launched research to highlight appropriate decision-making tools for long-term investors.

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

  • UK looks to invest in Myanmar's future

    Lord Green writes about his first visit to Burma.

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

  • Joe Greenwell to lead Automotive Investment Organisation

    Vince Cable announces that he is setting up the Automotive Investment Organisation to be led by Joe Greenwell, the former Chairman of Ford.

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

  • Better and simpler company reporting

    Reforms to simplify and strengthen companies’ non-financial reports have been confirmed after the regulations were laid before Parliament

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

  • Artistic performers to get stronger intellectual property protection

    A new World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) treaty which includes new standards for the protection of audiovisual performances has been signed by the UK today.

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

  • New bill of rights to help businesses and consumers

    Measures to enhance consumer rights and make them easier to understand have been unveiled today by Consumer Minister Jo Swinson.

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

  • Boost for inward investment and innovation in offshore wind

    Michael Fallon has announced the creation of an Offshore Wind Investment Organisation (OWIO) to boost levels of inward investment and to further stimulate jobs in the UK offshore wind industry

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

  • £290 million for new leading edge research facilities

    New university and business partnerships are receiving over £290 million of public and private investment to drive innovation and growth.

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

  • £14.7 million boost for innovative 3D printing projects

    UK businesses are set to benefit from a £14.7 million investment to develop 3D printing projects, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced.

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

  • Fallon: Red tape freeze extended to more small businesses

    Business Minister Michael Fallon announces the extension of the freeze exempting small businesses from burdensome new regulations.

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

  • £290 million for university and business partnerships

    Chancellor announces investment in research partnerships between industries and universities at the ‘topping out’ ceremony at the Francis Crick Institute.

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