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Tim Peake to be first British astronaut in space for more than 20 years

20 May 2013 09:30

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Former Apache helicopter pilot Tim Peake is to become the first British astronaut to visit the International Space Station, making him the first UK astronaut in space for more than 20 years.

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Best of British business receive Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

21 April 2013 00:01

Small, medium and large companies from across the UK are today celebrating winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise - the UK’s highest accolade for business success.

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The search is on for the UK’s most enterprising places

09 April 2013 12:10

A competition to find the local community which is the most creative and successful in creating new jobs, supporting start-up businesses and promoting enterprise is now open.

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Universities and business to build local growth opportunities

08 April 2013 10:45

A review to boost growth opportunities for universities and local businesses has been launched today by Universities and Science Minister David Willetts.

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East Midlands shares in multi-million pound Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain fund

28 February 2013 00:01

  • £213 million total investment committed in AMSCI Round 2 projects across the UK

  • Three of 12 winning projects to boost supply chain competitiveness to be delivered in partnership with businesses in the East Midlands

  • £35 million ‘Composites innovation Cluster’ to address missing links in the materials and engineering supply chains

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Christine Tacon appointed as Groceries Code Adjudicator

21 January 2013 10:20

Consumer and Competition Minister Jo Swinson today announced that Christine Tacon has been appointed to the newly created role as the independent Groceries Code Adjudicator.

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Graduate apprenticeships for the professions introduced

28 December 2012 10:15

Graduate and post-graduate level apprenticeships will soon be available in subjects including law, accountancy and advanced engineering, Skills Minister Matthew Hancock announced today.

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Know your shopper's rights before you hit the winter sales

27 December 2012 15:00

As Boxing Day sales begin and January sales loom, Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson is urging consumers to shop responsibly and be aware of their rights to a refund or exchange.

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New partnership to support defence industry

20 December 2012 12:10

Senior defence industry leader Steve Wadey is today named as the co-chair of the Defence Growth Partnership (DGP) – a new partnership between industry and government.

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Consumers given more copyright freedom

20 December 2012 10:15

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Changes to create greater freedom to use copyright works such as computer games, paintings, photographs, films, books, and music, while protecting the interests of authors and right owners, were announced today by Business Secretary Vince Cable. These form part of the Government’s response to creating a modern, robust and flexible copyright framework.

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