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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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