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Ways to improve the transparency of the headhunting process for board appointments have been put to government today (4 March 2014)
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National Apprenticeship Week celebrates apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and the wider economy.
Almost half (44%) of businesses in the country plan to take on apprentices in the next 5 years.
Employers who owe their workers thousands of pounds for failing to pay them the correct National Minimum Wage have been named and shamed.
Vince Cable opens the new government-backed Burnley Bridge Business Park and visits some of Burnley’s most successful manufacturers.
India’s largest business angels group is set to make its first investment in a UK start-up.
The British Business Bank programme confirms that it is making a new £40 million investment through peer-to-peer lender Funding Circle.
Prime Minister unveils new £10 million business support scheme to help flood affected businesses get back on their feet.
A survey has found a sharp rise in the number of young people considering a career in engineering.
Vince Cable visits Portsmouth and Gosport and pledges that the government would continue working in partnership with local businesses.
UCAS figures show that overall univeristy applicant numbers are up by 4%, to 580,000, only slightly below the record level of 2011
Small firms will see the cost of doing business fall this year following measures brought in by the government to help them get on.
The Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme is due to open on 28 January 2014 with 200 places available.
UK Trade & Investment and the Manufacturing Advisory Service launch Reshore UK a service to help companies bring production back to the UK.
Sir Winfried Bischoff has been appointed as the new Chair of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).
Vince Cable embarks on his first government trip to the UAE to boost trade with the region and encourage more inward investment into the UK.
FTSE350 companies challenged by Vince Cable and Lord Davies to seize the opportunity and increase the number of women in their boardrooms.
Vince Cable submits the government’s final analysis on employment and the economy for the independent Low Pay Commission.
£60 million of new funding announced by the Chancellor, for the development of new high-tech aerospace technology.
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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