3 May 2011
European SME Week 2011 campaign launched
The European SME Week is a Europe-wide communication campaign taking place in the 37 countries participating in the Competitiveness and Innovation Framework Programme.
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28 April 2011
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2012
The Queen's Awards for Enterprise are highly prestigious awards for outstanding achievement by UK businesses in the categories of Innovation, International Trade and Sustainable Development. The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion is awarded to individuals.
12 April 2011
More than £450m investment for regional jobs and growth
Over 100,000 new jobs will be created and safeguarded under Government plans announced today by the Deputy Prime Minister to invest £450m in businesses across England.
The Independent Commission on Banking published its Interim Report today. The Commission has been asked to consider structural and related non-structural reforms to the UK banking sector to promote financial stability and competition, and to make recommendations to the Government by September 2011.
Skills Minister John Hayes recently called on senior leaders in SMEs to take advantage of funding that will support leadership and management training to help them grow their businesses.
4 April 2011
Robinson Brothers join the BRPPA
We are pleased to announce that Robinson Brothers has joined the BRPPA as an Associate Member.
4 April 2011
Safic Alcan UK join the BRPPA
We are pleased to announce that Safic Alcan UK has joined the BRPPA as an Associate Member.
30 March 2011
Bribery Act 2010 - Guidance Notes
Guidance to help commercial organisations understand the sorts of procedures they can put in place to prevent bribery.
29 March 2011
Government bins business red tape
Business will be freed from the burden of red tape under a package of sweeping reforms to regulation.
29 March 2011
£100m investment in skills to drive growth
Secretary of State for Business, Vince Cable, and Minister for Skills, John Hayes, recently launched a £50 million a year fund to help businesses develop the skills they need to drive growth.