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Speaking at Innovate2015, Business Secretary Sajid Javid underlines the importance of innovation and the government’s support for it.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Business Secretary announces a new national panel of innovation expertise and a regional review of the UK’s science capabilities.
Sajid Javid has had his request for an emergency meeting with European ministers granted to discuss pressures faced by the steel industry.
Letters requesting and confirming direction relating to a £1.7million fund for SSI apprentices following closure of the Redcar steelworks.
The Business Secretary is calling for an emergency EU meeting to discuss the state of the steel industry and unfair trade practices.
World Bank ranks UK sixth, up from eighth.
Action delivers on one of steel industry’s key asks. Business Secretary to hold high-level talks in Brussels on Wednesday.
A £9 million support package for the local economy and employees affected by job losses at the Scunthorpe steelworks has been announced.
Billions of pounds in business deals have been signed at the UK-China Business Summit at Mansion House.
A £325 million suite of creative and technology partnerships between the UK and China are announced during President Xi Jinping State Visit.
A top-level summit with the key players from the UK steel industry has agreed that further detailed joint work is urgently required in 3 key areas.
Sajid Javid talks about the work of the Community Security Trust and the government’s support for business.
In recognition of the challenges currently facing the global steel industry the government is holding a top-level summit.
Letters requesting and confirming ministerial direction relating to a further gift of shares to Royal Mail employees.
Two consultations have been published on reforming recruitment sector legislation and tackling exploitation in the labour market.
The government has sold a 13% stake in Royal Mail plc at a price of 455 pence per share.
The government has announced a package to support people who have lost their jobs as a result of the mothballing of SSI’s Redcar plant.
Business Secretary Sajid Javid speaks about successful businesses and entrepreneurs at the Private Business Awards 2015.
National Minimum Wage goes up by 57 pence to £3.30 for apprentices and rises by 20 pence to £6.70 per hour for adult workers.
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has requested a nationwide investigation into the safety of children’s fancy dress costumes.
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