News and Speeches
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Today
UK manufacturers in the construction industry are exhibiting at BIS to highlight the industry’s multi-billion pound contribution to the UK economy.
14 May 2012
Adult Learners Week, which runs from 12-18 May 2012, celebrates learning and inspires thousands through events around the UK.
11 May 2012
Bill to protect suppliers from unfair treatment by supermarkets is published in the House of Lords.
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2 May 2012, Publishers Association annual general meeting, London
Willetts sets out the government’s new approach to accessing and publishing publicly-funded research findings.
25 Apr 2012,
The Secretary of State argues the case for investing in developing intelligent transport systems and outlines how the Government is supporting innovation in this field.
18 Apr 2012, Royal College of Music, London
David Willetts' speech to the HEFCE annual conference on higher education reform.
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Today
Overseas investment and plans to give cities more power to unlock their potential for growth were on the agenda as Cities Minister Greg Clark met international business and city leaders at the inaugural New Cities Summit in Paris this week.
Today
A digger painted with the Union Flag is one of several eye-catching displays taking centre stage at a new manufacturing showcase at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).
Yesterday
The Government has launched the search for a successor to Paul Morrell as the Government’s Chief Construction Adviser.
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