Entries in 'Government' (126)
Growth forecast cut as Government pushes to stimulate economy
NEWSThe Chancellor George Osborne has unveiled this year’s budget for the UK, and halved growth predictions.
UPDATED: Blackberry 10 ruled 'not secure enough' for UK government officials
NEWSDespite focusing on security with the new operating system, BlackBerry 10 devices have been deemed not secure enough for use with sensitive government work.
MP plots to ban Twitter in the UK
NEWSMP George Galloway has filed an early day motion that calls for a ban on Twitter within the UK until the site opts to cooperate with local authorities.
Government pledges to cut red tape in half
NEWSThe Business Minister Jo Swanson has announced that around half of the 115 regulations that affect the day-to-day running of a business are to be scrapped, merged or simplified.
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Retail operating costs have risen 20% since 2006
NEWSA study commissioned by the British Retail Consortium has found that the costs of running a retail business have grown by 21 per cent – £20 billion in total – ...
Seven million Brits have never logged on to the web
NEWSNew official government figures have revealed that over seven million people living in the UK have yet to access the internet for the first time.
Government introduces new anti-competition measures
NEWSThe competition minister Jo Swinson has unveiled proposals to make it easier for companies and consumers to take legal action against companies engaging in anti-competitive practices.
PM announces online porn block
NEWSDavid Cameron has today ordered that an automatic block on online porn be put in place in order to protect children from sensitive content.
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Banks urged to help small businesses
NEWSThe Government has urged banks to do more to support small business after figures released showed disappointing levels of lending under the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme.
Government launches probe in to Comet failure
NEWSThe Business Secretary Vince Cable has launched an investigation of the circumstances surrounding OpCapita’s acquisition of Comet and the chain’s subsequent collapse.
Comet stores open for final day
NEWSThe failed electrical retailer has opened its doors for the last time today as the brand disappears from UK retail.
Small businesses to get £110m boost
NEWSThe Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the creation of the Business Finance Partnership to ease the flow of credit to UK companies.
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Government urges business to publish gender figures
NEWSThe Business Secretary, Vince Cable, has urged businesses to publish the number of men and women they have in senior positions.
VAT could rise to 25 per cent
NEWSResearchers have claimed that VAT could rise as high as 25 per cent as the Government struggles to reduce the budget deficit.
Government makes 'training fund' available
NEWSThe Government has made £150 million available to help businesses create and develop the training schemes they need to grow.
BRC publishes Government policy 'wishlist'
NEWSThe British Retail Consortium has made a few suggestions for the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osbourne.
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Microsoft launches major skills programme in the UK
NEWSMicrosoft, in conjunction with the British Government, has launched a scheme to help 300,000 young people gain skills for employment.
Government looks to improve rights for wronged consumers
NEWSThe Government has initiated a consultation that aims to give trading standards authorities new powers on behalf of consumers.
Government to invest £1 billion in science and research
NEWSThe Government has pledged over £1 billion of funding for the creation of seven new university and business research partnerships.
US Government says Chinese companies 'cannot be trusted'
NEWSThe US Congress has stated that two Chinese companies pose a security threat to the United States and its computer systems.
