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| Jun 26, 2007 | 1,000 women in business help others become their own boss | 1,000 women in business help others become their own boss
26-06-2007
Women looking to start their own businesses now have a network of 1,000 established female entrepreneurs to show them how it's done.
The women entrepreneurs in the network... |
| Jun 20, 2007 | 'Britain's got talent for innovation' - Darling search on for next business sector winners | 'Britain's got talent for innovation' - Darling search on for next business sector winners
20-06-2007
A new drive to untap the innovative talent of British business has been announced by Alistair Darling, Trade and Industry Secretary.
He an... |
| Jun 19, 2007 | UK enterprise hot spots compete in Enterprising Britain 2007 | UK enterprise hot spots compete in Enterprising Britain 2007
19-06-2007
The Paper Trail, Apsley, the Slough Creative Academy and Edinburgh Science Triangle are just three of the 12 places announced today as shining examples of the UK’s ente... |
| Jun 19, 2007 | DTI targets the weakest link | DTI targets the weakest link
19-06-2007
Human error is by far the biggest risk for computer network security, with carelessness with passwords costing businesses a fortune in theft and fraud, a survey by the Department of Trade and Industry... |
| Jun 14, 2007 | £3.25 million project to help sports injuries heal faster | £3.25 million project to help sports injuries heal faster
14-06-2007
Athletes could soon have access to new technology for helping repair cartilage with a medical device being developed by Cambridge-based OrthoMimetics Limited.
ChondroMimet... |
| Mar 12, 2007 | Young scientists are the key to the UK's future | Young scientists are the key to the UK's future
12-03-2007
More than 100 scientists will attend a reception to be held by the Prime Minister Tony Blair on Monday in recognition of the vital contribution that young scientists, engineers and ... |
| Mar 2, 2007 | Government to ask public what they think of stem cell science | Government to ask public what they think of stem cell science
02-03-2007
Science and Innovation Minister Malcolm Wicks has announced that the UK's two major public funders of stem cell research will run a national public discussion about th... |
| Mar 1, 2007 | Margaret Hodge announces Companies Act Implementation timetable | Margaret Hodge announces Companies Act Implementation timetable
01-03-2007
The full implementation timetable for the Companies Act 2006 was announced yesterday (Weds) by Industry and Regions Minister Margaret Hodge. All of the Act will be i... |
| Jan 2, 2007 | Biodegradable 'greener' plastics to help build cars and boats of the future | Biodegradable 'greener' plastics to help build cars and boats of the future
02-01-2007
The UK is on its way to developing car doors, boat hulls and baby capsules manufactured from super-strong, light-weight plastic made from plant products,... |
| Nov 9, 2006 | Bill to save business millions receives Royal Assent | Bill to save business millions receives Royal Assent
09-11-2006
The Companies Bill received Royal Assent yesterday (Weds) and introduces sweeping changes to simplify and improve company law. Company law has been substantially rewritten to m... |
| May 25, 2006 | Government and public support for renewables remains | Government and public support for renewables remains
25-05-2006
Malcolm Wicks reaffirmed the Government's commitment to renewable energy yesterday (Weds) during a keynote address to the All Energy conference in Aberdeen.
The Energy Minister... |
| Mar 22, 2006 | First Enterprise Capital Funds given the go ahead | First Enterprise Capital Funds given the go ahead
22-03-2006
Trade and Industry Secretary Alan Johnson has announced the first two Enterprise Capital Funds created under a multi-million pound Government scheme to boost innovation, jobs and ... |
| Mar 15, 2006 | Schools funding aims to stimulate interest in science | Schools funding aims to stimulate interest in science
15-03-2006
The Government has unveiled an innovative programme aimed at encouraging secondary school students from black and ethnic minority backgrounds to become more involved in scienc... |
| Mar 9, 2006 | Industry to meet the challenges of a changing society | Industry to meet the challenges of a changing society
09-03-2006
The UK materials industry must continue moving up the value added chain and discover new markets and opportunities in order to continue as a world class player.
This was the m... |
| Feb 23, 2006 | Qi3 to deliver significant new programme for the DTI and Research Councils within the Sens... | Qi3 to deliver significant new programme for the DTI and Research Councils within the Sens...
23-02-2006
Cambridge-based technology commercialisation firm Qi3 has brokered a partnership between 12 organisations to launch a significant boost... |
| Jan 9, 2006 | DTI announces changes to merger fees | DTI announces changes to merger fees
09-01-2006
The Government is making an order to provide for an increase in merger fees charged by the competition authorities with effect of 1 April 2006.
This increase will be phased in a two-stage proc... |
| Dec 14, 2005 | DTI research busts small business myths | DTI research busts small business myths
14-12-2005
The degree of risk felt by those thinking of starting their own business is wrongly inflated, deterring some from taking the next step.
New research has found that a myth widespread among t... |
| Sep 30, 2005 | Pay boost for up to 100,000 workers in the East of England | Pay boost for up to 100,000 workers in the East of England
30-09-2005
The National Minimum Wage will rise to more than 5 per hour tomorrow (Saturday 1st October), guaranteeing a pay increase for 100,000 low paid workers in the East of Engla... |
| Sep 9, 2005 | Public sector urged to support small firms | Public sector urged to support small firms
09-09-2005
Small businesses can deliver value for money and innovative solutions for local and central government a new study has found.
The report, just published, showed they can also play a sign... |
| Aug 24, 2005 | Consultation launched on possible changes to Enterprise Act | Consultation launched on possible changes to Enterprise Act
24-08-2005
Proposals on possible changes to Part 9 of the Enterprise Act 2002, which governs the release of information by public authorities, have been published in a consultation... |
| Aug 11, 2005 | Implementation date announced for WEEE | Implementation date announced for WEEE
11-08-2005
Collection and recycling of waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) will be the responsibility of manufacturers and retailers of the equipment from June 2006 following a Government ... |
| Jul 6, 2005 | New agency will help consumers and cut down on red tape | New agency will help consumers and cut down on red tape
06-07-2005
Plans for a new body to protect consumers, give advice to businesses and cut red tape have been unveiled by Consumer Minister Gerry Sutcliffe.
The Consumer and Trading Stand... |
| Jul 5, 2005 | Survey gives detailed picture of employment in Britain | Survey gives detailed picture of employment in Britain
05-07-2005
A sweeping change in the way that employees balance work and family responsibilities is revealed today with the publication of one of the most comprehensive studies of the Br... |
| Jun 27, 2005 | UKAS joins UK's standards strategy | UKAS joins UK's standards strategy
27-06-2005
Lord Sainsbury, Minister for Science and Innovation, has announced a new partner to strengthen the UK's standardization strategy.
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) has joined the D... |
| Jun 7, 2005 | DTI delivers massive success for UK manufacturers in the East of England | DTI delivers massive success for UK manufacturers in the East of England
07-06-2005
The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has smashed original targets by more than 50%, generating 155 million of added value for UK manufacturing in its fi... |
| May 31, 2005 | Taking a slash to electrical and electronic waste | Taking a slash to electrical and electronic waste
31-05-2005
By Peter Wainman of Mills & Reeve
Producers and distributors of electrical and electronic goods have been given a little more breathing space in which to prepare for impending... |
| Apr 4, 2005 | UK wealth creation is bigger and better | UK wealth creation is bigger and better
04-04-2005
UK wealth creation by large companies jumped 15 per cent on last year, three times the rate of the rest of Europe, according the 2005 Value Added Scoreboard just published.
The Scoreboard f... |
| Mar 22, 2005 | East of England shares in 112 million manufacturing boost | East of England shares in 112 million manufacturing boost
22-03-2005
The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has injected over 112 million of added value into UK Manufacturing since its launch in April 2002, Trade and Industry Secretary Pa... |
| Mar 14, 2005 | Government consults on EU company law and corporate governance | Government consults on EU company law and corporate governance
14-03-2005
A consultation document to promote competitiveness and enterprise has been published by the Department of Trade and Industry.
The EU proposals are all part of the Com... |
| Mar 9, 2005 | Hewitt welcomes Women and Work Commission interim report | Hewitt welcomes Women and Work Commission interim report
09-03-2005
Trade and Industry Secretary and Minister for Women, Patricia Hewitt has welcomed the Interim report from the Women and Work Commission, led by Baroness Margaret Prosser.
M... |
| Mar 4, 2005 | New Business Link online tools ease the burden on busy SMEs | New Business Link online tools ease the burden on busy SMEs
04-03-2005
Businesslink.
gov.uk, the government website that provides practical advice for SMEs, has launched three new tools to make life easier for managers and small business ow... |
| Feb 22, 2005 | UK biotech leads the way on innovation | UK biotech leads the way on innovation
22-02-2005
The UK Biotechnology sector continues to lead the way in Europe, concludes a report published by Science Minister Lord Sainsbury.
The report, Comparative Statistics for the UK, European and ... |
| Feb 14, 2005 | Myners report on pre-emption rights published | Myners report on pre-emption rights published
14-02-2005
Science and Innovation Minister Lord Sainsbury has welcomed a boost to the UK's hi-tech industries with the publication of Paul Myners' report on pre-emption rights.
The report conclu... |
| Jan 12, 2005 | Winners of 60 million DTI Technology Strategy funding are announced | Winners of 60 million DTI Technology Strategy funding are announced
12-01-2005
Fifty-six projects in seven areas critical to driving forward innovation and boosting the economy have received a 60 million boost from the Department of Trade a... |
| Dec 15, 2004 | Government unveils new plans on age discrimination | Government unveils new plans on age discrimination
15-12-2004
New proposals to crack down on age discrimination in the workplace have been unveiled by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt, and Work and Pensions Secretary Alan Johnso... |
| Dec 9, 2004 | Hewitt welcomes female boost to boardrooms | Hewitt welcomes female boost to boardrooms
09-12-2004
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has welcomed new research showing that almost one in five boardroom appointments went to women this year - up from one in 10 two years ago.
H... |
| Dec 1, 2004 | Industry Minister launches 30 million high-tech network | Industry Minister launches 30 million high-tech network
01-12-2004
A new 30 million network to support the production of light materials that can be used to benefit industries such as automotive, aerospace and healthcare has been launched i... |
| Nov 18, 2004 | UK will be 'best place in the world for science' - Hewitt | UK will be 'best place in the world for science' - Hewitt
18-11-2004
Science, innovation and technology will be the key to Britain's future industrial success, the Prime Minister and Patricia Hewitt said yesterday (Weds) as the Government p... |
| Nov 1, 2004 | Laws to improve corporate conduct receive Royal assent | Laws to improve corporate conduct receive Royal assent
01-11-2004
The Companies (Audit, Investigations and Community Enterprise) Bill has received Royal Assent and will help protect Britain against Enron style corporate scandals - as well a... |
| Oct 25, 2004 | Rule changes make it easier for business to go the distance | Rule changes make it easier for business to go the distance
25-10-2004
Changes to distance selling rules will save businesses throughout the UK time, money and resources.
Currently, businesses selling services over the phone, by mail order ... |
| Sep 13, 2004 | Technology Strategy Board gets off the ground | Technology Strategy Board gets off the ground
13-09-2004
Graham Spittle, Director of IBM's Hursley Laboratory, has been appointed as the first chair of the Technology Strategy Board.
The Technology Strategy Board will guide technology strat... |
| Sep 9, 2004 | New plans to bolster renewable energy | New plans to bolster renewable energy
09-09-2004
New moves to encourage further investment in renewable energy have been outlined by Energy Minister Stephen Timms.
The proposals - published in the consultation document 'Renewables Obligatio... |
| Aug 19, 2004 | Nigel Griffiths, Small Business Minister, talks about business support | Nigel Griffiths, Small Business Minister, talks about business support
19-08-2004
Businesses the length and breadth of Britain are right now getting one step ahead of their competitors by innovating, improving and expanding, in hundreds of ... |
| Aug 18, 2004 | Minister warns public about this year's favourite scams | Minister warns public about this year's favourite scams
18-08-2004
Investors keen to make a quick profit are falling victim to an array of sophisticated scams, Consumer Minister Gerry Sutcliffe has warned.
Mr Sutcliffe is warning consumers ... |
| Jul 15, 2004 | Hewitt announces major shake-up of consumer policy | Hewitt announces major shake-up of consumer policy
15-07-2004
'Super Consumers' will be put at the heart of consumer law, in a ground-breaking shake-up of Government policy unveiled by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt.
In a spee... |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Consultation launched on long hours working | Consultation launched on long hours working
30-06-2004
A consultation looking into long hours working and the way the individual opt-out from the 48-hour working time limit operates in the UK, was launched yesterday (Tues) by Employment Rel... |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Sutcliffe gives consumer bodies more power to complain | Sutcliffe gives consumer bodies more power to complain
18-06-2004
Three consumer organisations are the first to be formally given the power to make 'supercomplaints' to regulators about potential behaviour which damages consumer interests.
... |
| Jun 15, 2004 | Cross-border mergers to become easier | Cross-border mergers to become easier
15-06-2004
Proposals by the European Commission to establish common rules to make cross-border mergers simpler for EU companies were published yesterday (Monday) by Industry Minister Jacqui Smith.
There... |
| Jun 3, 2004 | East Anglian businesses fear impact of workplace disputes | East Anglian businesses fear impact of workplace disputes
03-06-2004
Three quarters of employers (74%) across East Anglia worry about the financial implications of being taken to an employment tribunal and seven in ten (71%) are concerned a... |
| May 6, 2004 | Hewitt announces new plans to strengthen corporate Britain | Hewitt announces new plans to strengthen corporate Britain
06-05-2004
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has announced steps to strengthen corporate Britain and boost confidence in UK business.
Ms Hewitt used a speech at an ABI/Io... |
| May 4, 2004 | Government and retail sector set out stall for the future | Government and retail sector set out stall for the future
04-05-2004
The Government has agreed to establish a Retail Policy Forum, so that retailers have an 'early warning system' about new regulations affecting the sector.
The creation of ... |
| Apr 30, 2004 | New technologies could net UK up to 8 billion | New technologies could net UK up to 8 billion
30-04-2004
The UK could net almost 8bn in business by exploiting new electromagnetic technologies, according to a report just published.
The Foresight project 'Exploiting the electromagnetic spe... |
| Apr 5, 2004 | DTI launches government consultation on EU Services Directive | DTI launches government consultation on EU Services Directive
05-04-2004
Service providers and users are to be consulted on plans by the European Commission to make it easier for businesses to provide services across the EU.
The proposals a... |
| Mar 25, 2004 | Hewitt launches drive to stamp out workplace bullies | Hewitt launches drive to stamp out workplace bullies
25-03-2004
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has announced the world's largest project to stamp out bullying and discrimination at work.
The trade union Amicus will lead the pr... |
| Dec 18, 2003 | Government unveils 150 million national technology strategy | Government unveils 150 million national technology strategy
18-12-2003
A detailed action plan to increase innovation and help British businesses succeed in an increasingly competitive global market has been published by Trade and Industry S... |
| Dec 17, 2003 | Hewitt launches consultation on director and auditor liability | Hewitt launches consultation on director and auditor liability
17-12-2003
Options for a radical overhaul of directors' and auditors' liability were unveiled yesterday (Tuesday) by Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Trade & Industry... |
| Dec 10, 2003 | Broadband content initiatives receive endorsement | Broadband content initiatives receive endorsement
10-12-2003
UK E-Commerce Minister Stephen Timms has added his endorsement to clear indicators showing the crucial role broadband content is playing in driving the competitiveness needed to r... |
| Dec 9, 2003 | Loan sharks targeted in consumer credit shake-up | Loan sharks targeted in consumer credit shake-up
09-12-2003
Loan sharks who prey on vulnerable people will be targeted by new undercover officers, in plans just announced by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt.
The move is part of ... |
| Dec 8, 2003 | Study into off-shoring of UK call centre jobs | Study into off-shoring of UK call centre jobs
08-12-2003
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has launched a sector study into the global challenges facing the UK call centre industry.
Visiting a Royal Bank of Scotland call centre i... |
| Dec 1, 2003 | Energy - past, present and future | Energy - past, present and future
01-12-2003
A new Bill to promote 'cleaner, greener power' and competitive and reliable energy supplies for now and generations to come, has just been published.
The Energy Bill, introduced in the House of L... |
| Nov 20, 2003 | Move to cut red tape for British companies | Move to cut red tape for British companies
20-11-2003
Audit threshold for small companies to be raised to 5.
6 million
New moves to cut red tape for small and medium-sized companies have been announced by Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State... |
| Nov 18, 2003 | New strategy to make bioscience sector a world beater | New strategy to make bioscience sector a world beater
18-11-2003
A funding package worth 10m to help NHS patients reap the benefits of the latest advances in medical science was announced by the Prime Minister yesterday (Monday).
The invest... |
| Nov 18, 2003 | Manufacturing Advisory Service delivers 20% improvement to East of England | Manufacturing Advisory Service delivers 20% improvement to East of England
18-11-2003
New figures just released show that the Government's Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) has delivered on average productivity improvements of 20% to Eas... |
| Jul 31, 2003 | Timms announces plans to extend broadband network | Timms announces plans to extend broadband network
31-07-2003
A blueprint for broadband is unveiled today (Thursday) which will bring services to more communities and businesses across the UK, deliver better value for customers, and save tax... |
| Jul 15, 2003 | Hewitt announces biggest ever expansion in renewable energy | Hewitt announces biggest ever expansion in renewable energy
15-07-2003
Offshore windfarms to power one in six UK households as 75% public back more windpower
Offshore windfarms with the potential to power one in six UK households were given... |
| Jul 11, 2003 | East of England high-tech businesses get government cash boost for bright ideas | East of England high-tech businesses get government cash boost for bright ideas
11-07-2003
Improved mobile phone screens, a worldwide study into the use of film and a new way of removing a super-hard coating are research projects in the Eas... |
| Jun 16, 2003 | Social enterprises in the East of England are encouraged to speak up | Social enterprises in the East of England are encouraged to speak up
16-06-2003
Consultation on new Community Interest Companies (CIC) seeks views
Community groups in the East of England are being encouraged to share their views on governme... |
| Jun 12, 2003 | East of England firms invited to share grievances at 'Enforcement forum' | East of England firms invited to share grievances at 'Enforcement forum'
12-06-2003
Businesses in the East of England are being invited to tell inspectors where they're going wrong at a forum in Cambridge this week.
It's part of a new drive... |