UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
Progress report on the Life Sciences sector shows more than £1bn investment in the last 12 months.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has delivered his 2012 Autumn Statement to Parliament.
The Groceries Code Adjudicator is to be given new powers to fine large supermarkets who deal with suppliers unfairly.
GOV.UK replaces Directgov and Business Link with information for citizens and businesses: includes tools and guidance for businesses and self-employed, employing people, working, jobs and pensions, money and tax, education and student finance and more.
Enterprise and regulatory reform
Find out how new legislation, including employment tribunal and competition reform, will help create the right conditions for UK business growth.
Going for growth
Growth is the government’s top priority and every part of government is focused on it. Find out more about what we're doing to create the best conditions for private sector growth.
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- Growth Review
Focus on Enforcement
Focus on Enforcement is your chance to have your say on how regulations are enforced. Help us to identify where enforcement can be improved, reduced or done differently and share with us where you think it works well.
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Day in the Life: an entrepreneur's story. For Global Entrepreneurship Week 2012 Katie Smith talks about getting her company off the ground, and the benefits and challenges that come from running your own business.
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All our policies aim to drive balanced and sustainable growth.
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UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) works with UK-based businesses to ensure their success in international markets
The Government is carrying out an audit of the EU's impact on the UK: Review of the Balance of Competences
