BIS Growth stories

GrowthAccelerator for small businesses

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:46:00 GMT

£200 million programme delivers growth support for England's most ambitious small businesses.

£450M investment for regional jobs and growth

Fri, 04 May 2012 15:13:50 GMT

The first round of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) sees £450 million invested in businesses across Britain.

Government axes retail red tape

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:52:01 GMT

Vince Cable announces plans to scrap or simplify more than 160 regulations that currently apply to retailers and their customers.

BIS capability action plan published

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:43:00 GMT

BIS has published its capability action plan, following a review of departmental work.

Budget 2012

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:47:40 GMT

The Chancellor has announced his Budget 2012, setting out the Government’s plans for the economy in the year ahead.

Green Investment Bank for Edinburgh and London

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 09:17:00 GMT

Vince Cable announces the location of the first ever UK Green Investment Bank.

Nissan to build new car in Sunderland

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:08:40 GMT

Vince Cable welcomes Nissan’s new investment in the UK, supported by Government funding.

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:26:49 GMT

UK trade and growth: One year on

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:04:00 GMT

A year on from the launch of its trade strategy, the UK is seeing progress in developing exports and foreign investment.

£1 billion growth fund open for business

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:40:00 GMT

Government’s announces an extra £1 billion for businesses seeking support at the National Manufacturing Summit.

Prime Minister: We’ll make apprenticeships a gold standard option for ambitious young people

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:20:00 GMT

New round of Government funding to support thousands of apprenticeships up to degree equivalent.

£20 million investment in skills for growth

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:22:31 GMT

Vince Cable announces investment in key industries including nuclear manufacturing and healthcare.

Cutting accountancy and reporting fees for SMEs

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:21:11 GMT

Government proposes new rules to save SMEs millions in reporting and accountancy fees.

Reforms to job laws to help business

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:06:08 GMT

Vince Cable outlines the most radical reform to the employment law system for decades.

Our high tech future

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:01:05 GMT

David Willetts has today set out an ambition to make Britain the best place in the world to do science.

Investment and jobs for Humber region

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:23:20 GMT

Vince Cable puts puts focus on investment and job creation on Humber visit.

Green growth for British business

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:22:49 GMT

Further steps on the path to a green economy that Government and businesses can take have been published to help economic growth.

£6.5m boost for renewable energy skills

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:22:19 GMT

Vince Cable announces £6.5m investment to deliver a new generation of engineering leaders in renewable energy.

Automotive manufacturing growth

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:21:08 GMT

UK car production increased by more than 10% in August.

£170 million boost for UK manufacturing research

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:19:32 GMT

New Government funding to help ensure the UK stay at the forefront of world-class manufacturing and to drive future growth.

Autumn Statement 2011

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:18:03 GMT

Measures to build a stronger economy announced, including the second phase of the Growth Review and the National Infrastructure Plan.

Next steps for the Green Investment Bank

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:15:37 GMT

Government publishes criteria for deciding where the Bank will be based and what the Bank’s first priorities will be until 2016.

Vince Cable visits Northern Ireland companies

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:17:12 GMT

Dr. Cable focused on the importance of advanced manufacturing during his first visit as business secretary.

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:39:52 GMT

In a speech at Policy Exchange, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts argued that our greatest national assets - our universities, our science facilities and researchers - are the best single hope for making our way in the high-tech world of the future, creating jobs and opportunities and boosting high tech economic growth.

Going for growth

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:37:00 GMT

New campaign launches to support and raise the profile of mid-sized businesses and help them grow into tomorrow’s success stories.

Apprenticeships boost for business

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:02:15 GMT

Vince Cable guarantees quality, slashes red tape and delivers cash boost for firms taking on apprentices.

New measures announced to boost British business

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:59:52 GMT

Government announces new measures to help small businesses grow and create jobs, export to new markets, secure finance and cut red tape.

£950 million investment to boost local economies and jobs

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:02:00 GMT

The second round of the Government’s Regional Growth Fund will help create and safeguard more than 200,000 jobs across England.

Make it in Great Britain

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:28:00 GMT

New call for UK manufacturing champions to show the best of British industry throughout 2012.

Huddersfield factory gears up for green growth

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:02:00 GMT

Nick Clegg and Vince Cable announce £4.8 million of Regional Growth Funding for local businesses.

UK car industry shows its strength

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:44:01 GMT

New investment in the UK car industry signals renewed confidence in the UK and the Government's focus on growth, manufacturing and skills.

New Growth Fund opens for business

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:46:28 GMT

New £2.5 billion fund launched to provide funding for UK SMEs.

Mary Portas reviews the future of the high street

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:14:44 GMT

Independent review will look at what can be done to develop more prosperous and diverse high streets.

Government cuts apprenticeship red tape

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:30:00 GMT

Boost for employers as Government outlines new measures on cutting red tape deterring employers from taking on apprentices.

New enterprise zones announced

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:32:00 GMT

The Government announces 11 new Enterprise Zones to accelerate local growth, as part of the Plan for Growth.

Sweeping reforms for UK intellectual property laws

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:36:00 GMT

The Government announces plans to modernise intellectual property laws, aiding growth and adding billions to the UK economy.

Judging starts on Regional Growth Fund bids

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:16:00 GMT

BIS has received more than 490 bids competing for a share of £950 million from round 2 of the Regional Growth Fund.

Four new Enterprise Zones set up to boost local growth

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:38:00 GMT

New zones in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and Sheffield will accelerate local economic growth and aid job creation.

10,000 Higher Apprenticeships to help business

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:37:00 GMT

The Prime Minister announces creation of a £25 million fund that will support up to 10,000 Advanced and Higher Apprenticeships.

Skills projects will boost growth across the economy

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:39:00 GMT

Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced Government backing for employer led projects to deliver the skills for growth in sectors ranging from healthcare to nuclear manufacturing.

Mary Portas makes first town centre visit

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:11:00 GMT

Newly appointed leader of a Government commissioned independent review into the High Street, Mary Portas, will spend today visiting the town centres of Rugby and Sparkbrook.

Empowering and protecting the consumer

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:30:00 GMT

New Government proposals aim to simplify the current landscape, providing better protection and advice for the consumer.

Government launches next phase of Growth Review

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:03:00 GMT

Skills, the rural economy and medium sized businesses will be the focus as the Government concentrates on restoring the economy.

Peer to Patent launches in the UK

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:16:00 GMT

New website launched to help improve the patent application process for inventions.

Major investment in green technology

Thu, 26 May 2011 15:53:00 GMT

The Government has underscored its commitment to the green economy with two major investments in renewable energy technology.

Local growth moves up a gear

Fri, 13 May 2011 11:25:00 GMT

New measures to help local enterprise partnerships and further roadshows for the Regional Growth Fund.

Next steps in employment law review

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Government announces new areas that it will consider reforming as part of its review of employment red tape.

Britain open for business

Tue, 10 May 2011 08:24:00 GMT

Further support to help British companies compete on the global stage, and new Chief Executive announced for UKTI.

Better choices, better deals

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:50:00 GMT

A radical new approach to give more power to consumers in their relationships with business.

Red tape challenge kicks off

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Government gives you the chance to rip up some of the 21,000 rules and regulations that are getting in your way.

Reform key to unlocking EU growth

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:30:00 GMT

David Cameron warns that Europe needs to reform to drive growth, or risks falling further behind its competitors.

Budget 2011

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:14:00 GMT

Government sets out radical plan to get the UK economy growing.

Vince Cable bins business red tape

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:23:00 GMT

Sweeping reforms to regulation will free business from the burden of red tape.

Government boosts UK manufacturing

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:55:00 GMT

Vince Cable announces the UK's first Technology and Innovation Centre to drive growth and help industry capitalise on the UK's world class research.

A competition regime for growth

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:16:00 GMT

Government announces new proposals to create a single competition body, to boost growth and streamline processes for business.

Cable outlines agenda for growth

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:36:00 GMT

At the Mansion House speech Vince Cable outlines the importance of putting growth at the heart of the government’s work.

Trade and investment to drive growth

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:00:15 GMT

The Government has today published its strategy for how trade and investment can drive the UK’s economic recovery – it is a key part of its plan for growth.

Plans announced for regional growth and technology centres

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:03:55 GMT

The Prime Minister and Lord Heseltine announced plans to boost growth in all regions of the country, and the Government is also announcing further details for its £200 million national network of elite Technology and Innovation Centres.

Government focused on growth and jobs creation

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:11:00 GMT

The Prime Minister has announced plans to push the growth of small business, and significant changes in the way advice to business is provided.

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Vince Cable addresses 200 business leaders in Japan.

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

In this speech Mark Prisk discusses the government’s Plan for Growth and outlines how it will lead to a more resilient model of economic growth.

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

In this speech, Mark Prisk sets out plans for the Green Investment Bank, the first institution of its kind in the world, which is designed to leverage private sector investment in new green technologies.

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Prisk outlines the government's growth plan for British manufacturing at the National Manufacturing Debate, Cranfield University.