November 16, 2009 – 10:57 am
This week (16-22 November) is Global Entrepreneurship Week, a worldwide movement of entrepreneurial people, with millions unleashing their enterprising talents and turning their ideas into reality
Watch the live webcast of the launch event at the British Library here.
Over seven days hundreds of thousands of people from across the UK will take part in events and activities to develop their entrepreneurial ideas, with a focus on realizing global opportunities – helping create jobs, drive recovery and deliver growth.
November 12, 2009 – 1:28 pm
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson announced today that the Government is setting up a new Automotive Council to address the long term strategic challenges facing the UK car industry.
Through areas such as innovation and high-skilled job creation, the automotive sector will be driving the UK’s economic growth. With the industry at a technological turning point in radically reducing carbon emissions, investment now will be critical to its success.
November 12, 2009 – 1:23 pm
A Report on the “Voices of British Business” Good Practices For Better Collaborative Working was today launched by Ian Lucas at the Trade Association Forum’s Best Practice Exchange in London. The purpose of the project is to define what is best practice in the relationship and structure of the interface between Government and Trade Associations.
November 11, 2009 – 10:18 am
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today set out an ambitious vision for giving people and businesses the skills they need to help drive economic growth.
Download Skills for Growth – The National Skills Strategy
Read the full press release
November 6, 2009 – 3:51 pm
Speaking at the Bruegel think-tank in Brussels today, Business Secretary and former EU Trade Commissioner Lord Mandelson set out what he sees as the challenges facing Europe.
Lord Mandelson spoke about Europe’s role in the world; how we need to get our economic, political and institutional act together, whilst outlining some new ideas on how the work of the European Commission could be reorganised, particularly in the wake of the economic crisis.
November 5, 2009 – 3:50 pm
The Government, through the Technology Strategy Board, is backing a project to develop a new all-electric and affordable urban car.
The development of the T.27 – the brain child of Gordon Murray Design and Zytek Automotive Technology – has been made possible through a £4.5m investment from the TSB. With a total cost of £9m, a new research and development project will allow the consortium to develop four prototypes of the vehicle by February 2011.
November 4, 2009 – 2:55 pm
Over a billion pounds worth of Olympic and Paralympic contracts are still up for grabs businesses attending the London 2012 Business Summit at ExCeL were told today.
500 businesses from across the UK heard that, with less than 1000 days to go to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, there are still approximately £1.7 billion worth of contracts to be awarded.
November 3, 2009 – 4:40 pm
The Government has unveiled a new framework for the future success of higher education, setting out the important role universities will play in securing the country’s economic recovery and long term prosperity.
Lord Mandelson’s vision to sustain university success in more challenging and competitive times sets out the Government’s approach on the major issues facing universities, including the need to make greater contributions to the economy, widening access and strengthening our research capacity.
October 29, 2009 – 3:53 pm
Ministers gave further backing for British manufacturing excellence today with Business Minister Pat McFadden announcing an increase of Government funding to £40 million for a new manufacturing technology centre (MTC).
Business Minister Pat McFadden said:
“Britain has a great manufacturing future, not just a great manufacturing past. We are the sixth largest manufacturing economy globally. But the face of manufacturing here is changing and we need to embrace and support the numerous opportunities created as a result.”
October 27, 2009 – 6:00 am
Our credit and store cards consultation launches today. We want to:
Get you a better deal on credit cards and store cards
Give you more control over the money you borrow
Make sure any changes we make help the right people
Let us know what you think the big issues are
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