Press Releases

100,000 potential exporters across the North to be mailed this week

Business Secretary Vince Cable is in the North today promoting the simple message that Exporting is GREAT – as a campaign targeting over 100,000 businesses in the North gets underway.

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

• Five of 12 winning projects to boost supply chain competitiveness are to be delivered in partnership with businesses in the North West

• £9 million luxury vehicle project will increase output in the automotive supply chain

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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 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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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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