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President of CBI awarded honorary CBE

Business Secretary Sajid Javid, has bestowed an honorary CBE on Paul Drechsler, President of the Confederation of British Industry.

Employer collaboration, the key to unlocking business potential?

In business competing is the name of the game, but a new UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) report highlights why effective cooperation rather than competition can improve companies’ productivity.

New IT free trade deal could boost UK exports by £113 million

Consumers and businesses are set to benefit following the conclusion of negotiations on the WTO second Information Technology Agreement.

Ladbrokes and Coral request fast track reference to phase 2

The CMA has today commenced its phase 1 investigation into Ladbrokes’ proposed merger with Coral.

British Minister for Africa visits Uganda

James Duddridge, UK Minister for Africa, visited Uganda on 15 December, to discuss regional security and boost economic ties

PM: Government has met commitment to resettle 1,000 refugees by Christmas

Speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions, the PM announced the UK has delivered on its promise of resettling 1,000 Syrian refugees by Christmas.

Government launches review to improve university research funding

Universities and Science Minister Jo Johnson has launched a UK-wide review of university research funding.

Small charities fundraising training programme now open

Charities can sign up for a range of training opportunities through our small charities fundraising training programme.

Cleanroom laundry service merger could face in-depth investigation

Fenland’s anticipated acquisition of Fishers Cleanroom could face an in-depth phase 2 investigation.

Environment Agency’s top man to visit Somerset

Sir James Bevan, the new chief executive of the Environment Agency, is visiting Somerset this week.

Understanding the moral component of conflict

The moral component of conflict has received considerable attention and debate throughout history.

Report 20/2015: Unsafe events at Heathrow Tunnel Junction

RAIB has released its report into unsafe events at Heathrow Tunnel Junction, 27 and 28 December 2014.

Suffragan Bishop of Dunwich: Michael Robert Harrison

The Queen has approved the nomination of the Reverend Michael Robert Harrison to the Suffragan See of Dunwich in the diocese of St Edmundsbury.

Full-time jobs fuel new record employment rate

The UK employment rate reaches new record high of 73.9% and over half a million more people are in work compared to this time last year.

2015: a buoyant year for Welsh job market - but no room for complacency

Stephen Crabb says there will be "no complacency" in working to keep Wales' economic growth on track as jobs figures reveal a mixed picture.

Meningococcal disease cases peak in winter: PHE urges vaccination

Seasonal meningococcal spike prompts call for students to protect themselves against meningitis and blood poisoning.

Tough decisions reap benefits for UK fishermen

Today the UK government reached a deal for for the UK fishing industry, achieving quota increases and ensuring sustainable fish stocks.