Business and Growth

New help for manufacturers could generate £1.5bn growth and create 23,000 jobs
A new nationally operated Manufacturing Advisory Service will focus on helping small and medium sized manufacturers to grow, Business Minister Mark Prisk has announced.

Huddersfield factory gears up for green growth
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Business Secretary Vince Cable have announced £4.8 million of Regional Growth Funding for local businesses.

Government funds manufacturing research in drive for future growth
Vince Cable has unveiled a £170 million package to sharpen UK’s competitive edge, alongside the next phase of See Inside Manufacturing, the government's campaign to promote careers in industry.

HIgher Education and Skills

Minister announces quality standard for National Careers Service
Skills Minister John Hayes has unveiled an upgraded and improved standard to underpin the new National Careers Service. The Matrix Standard will promote effective delivery of information, advice and guidance to millions of people through the new National Careers Service, which launches next April.

Second phase of Higher Education Student Finance campaign has launched
If you are from England and studying for your first degree or other higher education course you will not have to pay your tuition fees upfront. Loans are available from the Government and you will also get support towards your living costs.

Innovation

Awards already being won at Olympic Park, nine months before games begin
The Velodrome, which was designed by Hopkins Architects on behalf of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Better Public Building Award at a ceremony in London.

Shareholder Executive

New Chair for the Shareholder Executive
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has announced the appointment of Patrick O’Sullivan as non-executive Chairman of the Shareholder Executive.

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Mutualisation of the Post Office

New Challenges, New Chances: Next Steps in Implementing the Further Education Reform Programme

Audit exemptions and change of accounting framework