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Vince Cable has marked the start of the second Tomorrow’s Engineers Week by confirming the government’s commitment to invest in training the upcoming engineers of the future. The Business Secretary announced that the government and employers are working together to … Continued

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The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and the Singapore’s National Research Foundation (NRF) welcome a UK-Singapore Innovation and Research Partnership. Signed by the Prime Ministers of the UK and Singapore, was announced after President Tan’s meeting with David … Continued

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The Prime Minister and Chancellor today gave their backing to develop HS3. HS3 is a high speed rail link connecting the north’s great cities which could significantly reduce journey times across the region. The Prime Minister and the Chancellor were … Continued

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Businesses and universities across the UK will now be able to benefit from a share of £5 million of funding from government and industry to develop innovations to solve some of the world’s greatest agricultural challenges such as sustainability, food … Continued

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The winners and highly commended entrants for the GO Excellence in Public Procurement Awards Scotland 2014/15 were announced at a stunning black tie event last night in Glasgow’s Marriott Hotel. The night itself highlighted another incredible year for the GO … Continued

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The number of businesses who receive export support has increased by 50% in the last financial year, Trade Minister Lord Livingston has announced. UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) helped 47,960 businesses from 2013 to 2014 to export for the first … Continued

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Yesterday, the UK and Somaliland co-hosted a business forum to help promote trade and investment opportunities in Somaliland. The UK and Somaliland gathered businesses to help make the most of Somaliland’s rich agricultural and investment opportunities to create a thriving … Continued

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Transport Minister Robert Goodwill has announced that businesses and communities near the new HS2 high speed railway line will benefit from grants worth £30 million. The Community and Environment Fund (CEF) and the Business and Local Economy Fund (BLEF) will … Continued

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Minister for Universities, Science and Cities, Greg Clark joined up with councils and businesses leaders from across Cornwall yesterday to sign the £198.9 million Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth Deal. The deal secures £48.9 million of government funding, as … Continued

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Lord Livingston visited Tyneside last week to see how the North East is leading the way in the oil and gas industry. The Trade and Investment Minister visited Newcastle based company BEL Values which is part of the British Engines … Continued

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Abu Dhabi-owned pink energy company Masdar has confirmed it will invest £525 million for a 35% stake in the planned Dudgeon offshore wind farm, alongside Norwegian partners Statoil and Stakcraft. The wind farm, based off the coast of north Norfolk, … Continued

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The 2014 KPMG Global Technology Innovation survey has revealed that 3D printing, Internet of Things (IoT) and biotech/healthcare IT are amongst the top five disruptive technologies predicted to change the way we live and work over the next three years. … Continued

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Business Secretary Vince Cable is set to announce today new government funding that will help businesses in the UK cyber sector grow, collaborate and develop new solutions to tackle cyber threats. Speaking at the first ever US-UK Global Cyber Security … Continued

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A package of measures are being published today which will save housebuilders and councils £114 million a year by cutting red tape while ensuring homes are still built to a high standard. These new measures land particularly on security, wheelchair … Continued

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Tough performance targets and £70 million investment are being put in place to ensure major improvements are made under a new Southeastern franchise deal which has been agreed today. These new performance targets are being enforced to ensure all passengers … Continued

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The UK Government’s new vision for a global climate deal was published today setting out how prosperity and carbon reduction go hand in hand to help grow the world economy. The Paris 2015: Securing our Prosperity Through a Global Climate … Continued

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UK businesses will now have access to a new suite of services to help boost their international trade opportunities through UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)’s new e-Exporting Programme. Businesses of all sizes from across the UK will have access to … Continued

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