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Wednesday, 15 December 2010 13:44
Government ends ‘gold-plating’ of European Regulations
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Secretary of State for Business, and Chair of the Reducing Regulation Committee, Vince Cable today set out a series of new principles that the Government will use when introducing European measures into UK law. These will end so-called "gold-plating" so that British businesses are not put at a disadvantage relative…
Tuesday, 14 December 2010 10:27
Electric car revolution revs up for 2011
Written by Entrepreneur Country
The Government drove the UK firmly into the fast lane of the electric and ultra-low emission car revolution today as Ministers unveiled nine trailblazing models that will be eligible for generous grants of up to £5,000.
Monday, 13 December 2010 12:53
Mark Prisk backs microfinance for small firms
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk has set out three key measures by the Government to promote support for micro-lending to small business.
Monday, 13 December 2010 12:33
Michael Alfant Elected as 52nd President of The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Michael Alfant has been elected by the members of the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ACCJ) to serve as the Chamber's 52nd President. Alfant begins his tenure on January 1, 2011.
Monday, 13 December 2010 11:41
New Anglia, Black Country and Worcestershire join Local Enterprise Partnership Network
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Three more local enterprise partnerships have been approved by Business Secretary, Vince Cable and Local Government Secretary, Eric Pickles
Tuesday, 07 December 2010 10:48
Vince Cable comments on Bloomberg's announcement to build a new European Headquarters in the City of London
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Commenting on Bloomberg's announcement to build a new European Headquarters in the City of London, Business Secretary Vince Cable said:
Monday, 06 December 2010 17:49
Lord Heseltine encourages the North East to go for growth
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Lord Heseltine is visiting the North East today to encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs to bid for cash from the Government's flagship £1.4bn Regional Growth Fund.
There has been one story dominating all financial headlines for the past week or so: the situation in the south of Ireland. After much speculation the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund flew to Dublin for discussions which culminated in agreement for a rescue package.
Monday, 06 December 2010 09:35
Business Minister lobbies Europe against "costly and regressive" maternity proposals
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Edward Davey, Minister for Employment Relations, will visit Brussels today to continue the UK Government's lobbying on the Pregnant Workers Directive.
Friday, 03 December 2010 13:18
Lord Heseltine encourages the North West to go for growth
Written by Entrepreneur Country
Lord Heseltine is visiting Liverpool today to encourage local businesses and entrepreneurs to bid for cash from the Government's flagship £1.4bn Regional Growth Fund.
Thursday, 02 December 2010 13:55
Women on boards review sees over two thousand responses
Written by Entrepreneur Country
More than 2,600 responses have been received to a call for evidence as part of Lord Davies of Abersoch's review into the lack of women in the boardroom.
Thursday, 02 December 2010 12:45
Joint letter on the open character of the Internet
Written by Ariadne Capital
To The Hon. Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries cc the Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, the Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills.
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