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From The Rt Hon Anna Soubry
  • Small business employment up by more than 1.6 million

    Latest government figures show that employment by small businesses has increased by 1,618,000 over the last 5 years.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Fair deal for tied pub tenants under new government proposals

    Plans to ensure large pub-owning businesses deal fairly with thousands of tied pub tenants have been announced by Anna Soubry today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New innovation centre in Leicestershire will help create 750 jobs

    A new innovation centre for high-tech small firms in the Midlands, which will help create 750 jobs in the local area, is being opened today.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government and Tata steel to provide support to Scunthorpe steel workers and local economy

    A £9 million support package for the local economy and employees affected by job losses at the Scunthorpe steelworks has been announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK aerospace innovations take flight with £47 million fund

    The winners of 'Building UK’s leadership in aerospace technology' competition are announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Marcus Bryson appointed as Chairman for Aerospace

    Marcus Bryson has been appointed as Chairman for Aerospace to help drive growth through increased Trade and Investment.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Number of UK businesses continues to grow

    Official figures show that the number of private sector businesses in the UK has hit a new record of 5.4 million.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Business minister responds to SSI mothballing steelmaking facilities in Redcar

    Anna Soubry responds to the news that SSI is mothballing its iron and steelmaking facilities in Redcar.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Business backed by new Enterprise Bill

    The government publishes an Enterprise Bill that backs business to drive growth, create jobs and ensure economic security for all.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Low carbon vehicles get government backing at annual sector show

    The Chancellor and the Business Minister Anna Soubry announce the winner of a £10 million low carbon battery prize.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £775,000 boost for re-use and recycling of old electricals

    Councils urged to bid for support from a new scheme to help increase the recycling of unwanted electrical items.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK Government demonstrates support for vital South Wales industries

    Welsh Secretary and Business Minister see how significant defence investment supports Welsh manufacturing industry and helps creates jobs

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Bank branch closures

    Anna Soubry and Harriett Baldwin write to the Chief Executive of the British Bankers' Association about bank branch closures.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Restrictions lifted on invoice finance to help small firms grow

    Ban on anti-invoice finance terms in contracts will come into force early next year.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Local areas get their say on Sunday trading

    The government has today launched a consultation on plans to give local areas the power to allow large shops to open for longer on Sundays.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New foreign investments boost Northern Powerhouse

    The Prime Minister and Business Secretary lead the first Northern Powerhouse trade mission to Singapore and Malaysia.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New commissioner to tackle late payment culture

    The government sets out proposals for a Small Business Commissioner to help tackle payment disputes and other unfair practices.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government examines support for self-employed

    Leading entrepreneur Julie Deane OBE, founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, is to carry out an independent review of self-employment in the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Boost for aerospace industry

    Business Minister Anna Soubry opens new cutting edge research facilities in Coventry and announces new technology projects.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Sajid Javid outlines ambitious Enterprise Bill

    New measures to support entrepreneurs and job creation have been set out in Sajid Javid’s first speech as Business Secretary.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government