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20 May 2013 09:30

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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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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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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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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28 February 2013 00:01
- West Midlands businesses share in £213 million government and industry investment to strengthen UK advanced manufacturing supply chains.
- Aston Martin brings production of the ‘Rapide S’ to the UK, supported by Regional Growth Fund cash.
- Groundbreaking new titanium alloy manufacturing facility in Birmingham for the car industry supply chain.
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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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10 January 2013 12:00
A raft of initiatives to boost economic growth in Birmingham will be on the agenda today as Business Minister Michael Fallon visits the city to champion government support for the area’s economy.
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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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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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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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