Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

Cable targets green growth

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:20:00 GMT

The location of a new £50 million centre that will accelerate the commercialisation of green technologies was announced by the Business Secretary Vince Cable today.

Cities to benefit from £4.5 million City Skills Fund

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:45:00 GMT

The Government has today announced a £4.5 million fund for England’s biggest cities and colleges to work together to boost adult skills across the country.

Government investigates the future of disaster anticipation and resilience

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT

A new Foresight project investigating how to improve anticipation of and resilience to disasters is being announced today by the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir John Beddington.

Graeme Nuttall appointed Government adviser on employee ownership

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:30:00 GMT

Norman Lamb, the newly appointed Business Minister, today announced that Graeme Nuttall has been appointed the Government’s independent adviser on employee ownership.

Banks boost UK jobs and skills market with the creation of over a thousand new apprenticeships

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

A number of major high street banks will create new apprenticeship schemes and offer more places to young people, Skills Minister John Hayes announced today.

Government to strengthen measures on export licensing

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:15:00 GMT

The Secretary of State for Business today announced a series of measures on UK export licensing designed to make the system more transparent and to allow for the immediate suspension of export licences to countries that experience a sharp deterioration in security or stability.

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

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:01:00 GMT

- £6m Higher Apprenticeship Fund will deliver thousands more degree level places

- £250m given directly to businesses, so they can take control of the way skills training is delivered

- £1,500 apprenticeship incentive for small firms now available

Marking National Apprenticeship Week the Prime Minister David Cameron today announced a new round of Government funding to support thousands of apprenticeships up to degree equivalent, helping deliver the world class skills firms need to drive growth.

Challenge to find the best new British innovations launched

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Business Minister Mark Prisk has today launched a nationwide competition to find the most innovative pre-market products, processes and concepts the UK has to offer.

Government and business press for prompt payment

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

The Government and industry is calling on businesses and public organisations to pay suppliers on time and for small firms to pursue those who put them at risk by delaying.

Cable launches biggest ever Apprenticeship Week

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:01:00 GMT

Business Secretary Vince Cable today launched the fifth annual Apprenticeship Week.

Norman Lamb appointed Employment Relations and Postal Affairs Minister

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:45:00 GMT

Business Secretary Vince Cable has today welcomed the appointment by the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Norman Lamb as Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs.