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Consumer Issues
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12 May 2010: Information on this page relates to policies of the previous government and may not be up to date.
Enterprise & Business Support
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The Enterprise Directorate within BIS works across Whitehall, the Regional Development Agencies and key delivery partners to ensure that Government – national, regional and local – understands and responds to the needs of entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Competition Matters
1 hr ago
Competitive markets provide the best means of ensuring that the economy's resources are put to their best use by encouraging enterprise and efficiency, and widening choice.
BIS European work
1 hr ago
BIS is responsible for transposing most legislation originating in the EU. BIS Ministers and officials therefore work closely with officials in other Member States, members of the EU Commission, the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers to develop policy in key areas.
Better regulation
2 hrs ago
The Better Regulation Executive (BRE) is part of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and leads the regulatory reform agenda across government.
Product Safety
2 hrs ago
Information on Consumer and Product Safety policy issues, including the laws and regulations that apply.
New Industry, New Jobs
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Employment policy and strategy
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Consumer advice
4 hrs ago
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) does not provide advice on individual consumer or competition problems or complaints, nor can it interpret legislation in individual cases.
Low Carbon Business Opportunities
14 May 2010
12 May 2010: Information on this page relates to policies of the previous government and may not be up to date.
Enforcement of Consumer Law
14 May 2010
This page describes the use of Enforcement Orders, Group claims, Super complaints and Trading Standards to protect consumers from unscrupulous vendors and rogue traders
Consumer White Paper
14 May 2010
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Consumer policy
14 May 2010
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Consumer credit and debt
14 May 2010
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Sustainable development
14 May 2010
The goal of sustainable development is to enable people to satisfy their basic needs and enjoy a better quality of life, without compromising the quality of life of future generations. We help business to contribute to this agenda.
Buying and selling goods and services
14 May 2010
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) helps to draft and regulate many of the UK laws, regulations and guidelines on advertising, package travel and timeshare, pricing and product description that help protect consumers and businesses from unscrupulous practices.
Science funding
14 May 2010
BIS allocates the Science Budget into research via the seven Research Councils for which the Director General for Science and Research, Professor Adrian Smith, is responsible.
Vocational qualifications are changing
14 May 2010
To help people get the skills and qualifications that employers need, changes are being made to vocational, or work related, qualifications. The changes will bring benefits for learners, employers, providers and Awarding Organisations.
Science and Society
14 May 2010
See our ongoing work to improve science communications, boost the skills base and build public confidence in science.
Further education and skills
14 May 2010
Skills are a key part of our plan for economic recovery and an urgent challenge. This country’s future can only be built by people who have the skills demanded by modern work in a globalised economy.
Higher education
14 May 2010
Britain's higher education is a major contributor to the economic success and social well being of the country. Higher education is a national asset, whose excellence in teaching and research is world recognised.
2009 Annual Innovation Report
14 May 2010
The second Annual Innovation Report was launched by the Minister for Science and Innovation, Lord Drayson, on 22 February 2010. The report provides a snapshot of innovation in the UK and an opportunity to compare performance across years.
Innovation
14 May 2010
We want to make sure that Britain is the best place in the world to run an innovative business or service - this is critical to the UK's future prosperity, our quality of life and future job prospects
Science
14 May 2010
BIS is committed to developing a world class UK research base responsive to users and the economy, with sustainable and financially strong universities and public laboratories and a strong supply of scientists, engineers and technologists.
Office for Life Sciences
14 May 2010
The OLS was established in January 2009 with the recognition that more needed to be done to support a thriving UK environment for the Life Sciences - pharmaceuticals, medical technology and medical biotechnology
Guidance and good practice
13 May 2010
Procurement and skills
13 May 2010
BIS is leading a cross-Government programme of work to ensure we make full use of our procurement to improve the skills of the nation’s workforce.
Informal adult learning
13 May 2010
Over the last few years there has been a quiet learning revolution across the UK with people creating opportunities to learn in libraries, galleries, clubs, pubs, online communities and more. The Learning Revolution White Paper sets out the Government's vision for informal adult learning and how it can best support the ways people want to learn.
Sector Skills Councils
13 May 2010
Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) are independent, employer led, UK wide organisations designed to build a skills system that is driven by employer demand.
National Skills Audit and a More Responsive Skills System
13 May 2010
The department welcomes the UK Commission for Employment and Skills' first National Skills Audit which provides a high level assessment of labour market trends and current and future skills needs. The skills audit is helping us create a more responsive skills system that delivers the skills needed for future economic growth.
Skills for Growth
13 May 2010
12 May 2010: Information on this page relates to policies of the previous government and may not be up to date.
Skills Funding Agency
13 May 2010
BIS is transforming the skills system with the creation of the Skills Funding Agency which, from April 2010, has become the single funding provider for adult skills in England outside of higher education.
Corporate governance
13 May 2010
Corporate governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled. It deals largely with the relationship between the constituent parts of a company - the directors, the board (and its sub-committees) and the shareholders.
Telecommunications
13 May 2010
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Services: Professional and Business
13 May 2010
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Retail
13 May 2010
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Publishing
13 May 2010
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Manufacturing and Materials Unit
13 May 2010
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International ICT Policy
13 May 2010
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Information Security
13 May 2010
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Electronics and IT services
13 May 2010
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E-commerce
13 May 2010
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Digital content
13 May 2010
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Company and partnership law
13 May 2010
Information on the law governing the establishment and operation of limited companies and partnerships - including Limited Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs). Includes current policy developments, the implementation and evaluation of the Companies Act 2006, European company law and work to reform the law on limited partnerships.
Construction
13 May 2010
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Computer games
13 May 2010
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Community Interest Companies (CICs)
13 May 2010
What is a community interest company, how are they governed, the benefits of CICs, and latest news.
Chemicals industry
13 May 2010
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Climate Change Projects Office (CCPO)
13 May 2010
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Broadcasting policy
13 May 2010
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Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
13 May 2010
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Automotive industry
13 May 2010
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Aerospace, Marine and Defence
13 May 2010
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Business sectors
13 May 2010
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Business Law
13 May 2010
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is committed to fostering competitive markets in the UK, EU and worldwide. By fighting anti-competitive practices and promoting open markets, we enable companies to compete freely and fairly, giving UK consumers more choice and better value.
Employment Agency Standards inspectorate
12 May 2010
The Employment Agency Standards inspectorate (EAS) works with agencies, employers, and workers to ensure compliance with employment rights, particularly for vulnerable agency workers.
Postal services sector
12 May 2010
BIS is responsible for formulating and implementing policy for the UK postal services sector and also for managing the Government's shareholding in the Royal Mail. Please navigate the site to find out more information.
UK Innovation Investment Fund
12 May 2010
12 May 2010: Information on this page relates to policies of the previous government and may not be up to date.
Partnerships for Growth: national framework document
12 May 2010
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Digital Britain
12 May 2010
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Higher Ambitions
12 May 2010
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