Thursday, 15 December 2011 11:15
Government plans to improve UK’s copyright laws
Proposals to modernise the copyright system and remove unnecessary barriers to growth were unveiled by the Government today.
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Thursday, 08 December 2011 16:18
New Intellectual Property Attaché in China will support UK businesses
The UK’s first ever Intellectual Property (IP) Attaché has been appointed and will start work in China on 14 December. The position is an important part of the Government’s plans to strengthen trade relations and unlock the growth potential of UK businesses abroad.
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Politics
Wednesday, 23 November 2011 12:42
Ministers Re-Open £60m Fund to Boost Business Skills & Growth
The second phase of the Growth and Innovation Fund (GIF) was launched today by Business Secretary Vince Cable and Minister for Skills John Hayes. The fund will support businesses to develop their skills solutions tailored to their own needs, transforming growth in their sector, region or supply chain.
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News & Features
Tuesday, 22 November 2011 11:15
Unlocking Barriers to Business Growth Could Make the UK Economy £9 billion Pounds Richer
As much as £9 billion pounds could be added to the British economy if SMEs that aspire to grow were able to do so. Key barriers to growth, which need to be overcome, include economic uncertainly, regulation and market demand.
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Politics
Tuesday, 22 November 2011 10:17
Mark Prisk Launches New Business Link Services to Support Entrepreneurialism and Business Growth
A quarter of the working population believes there are good opportunities to start up new businesses where they live[i], but a fear of failure could prevent one in three workers from starting up on their own[ii]. New insights show that, if this fear could be overcome, the UK economy could benefit from an injection of millions of pounds.
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Politics
Monday, 14 November 2011 08:50
Mark Prisk Launches Global Entrepreneurship Week
Business Minister Mark Prisk today announced two new government initiatives to support young people gaining their first experiences of enterprise as he marked the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
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News & Features
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 10:04
Prisk Sets Challenge for Better Regulation Through Better Regulators
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk today called for a more mature relationship between business and regulators. He also talked about the need for a more accountable and transparent system of local regulation and a simpler regulatory landscape.
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News & Features
Monday, 31 October 2011 13:08
Local Economies to Benefit from £950m of Government Investment
A Government investment of £950 million will help create and safeguard more than 200,000 jobs across England, the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will announce today.
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News & Features
Wednesday, 19 October 2011 08:53
UK Research Base Most Productive in the World
The UK is a world-leader in science and research, according to a new report being launched today by Universities and Science Minister David Willetts at a Science Council lecture on research impact.
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News & Features
Friday, 07 October 2011 14:42
Government Proposes New Rules to Save SMEs £millions in Reporting and Accountancy Fees
More than 100 thousand UK businesses could save in excess of £600 million in accountancy and administration costs every year under proposals to reduce financial reporting requirements, published by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills today.
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