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A NEW campaign to help businesses save time and money on employment costs was launched today by the Department for Business.
13 August 2008 15:49
Businesses in Yorkshire are being urged to save time and money on the cost of employing staff, as part of a campaign being launched today.
13 August 2008 11:18
Businesses in the West Midlands are being urged to save time and money on the cost of employing staff, as part of a campaign being launched today.
13 August 2008 11:11
Businesses in the South West are being urged to save time and money on the cost of employing staff, as part of a campaign being launched today.
13 August 2008 11:06
Businesses in the South East are being urged to save time and money on the cost of employing staff, as part of a campaign being launched today.
13 August 2008 11:04
Businesses in the North West are being urged to save time and money on the cost of employing staff, as part of a campaign being launched today.
13 August 2008 10:58
Businesses in the North East are being urged to save time and money on the cost of employing staff, as part of a campaign being launched today.
13 August 2008 10:49
Businesses in Greater London are being urged to save time and money on the cost of employing staff, as part of a campaign being launched today.
13 August 2008 10:45
Businesses in East Midlands are being urged to save time and money on the cost of employing staff, as part of a campaign being launched today.
13 August 2008 10:32
The Government's plans for a low carbon future took another step closer today as Energy Secretary John Hutton announced the approval of the UK's fourth largest offshore wind farm.
8 August 2008 10:01
The new body being set up by the Government to fight for the rights of consumers will be called Consumer Focus.
7 August 2008 14:30
A Kent-based kitchen fitter who took nearly £30,000 in deposits from customers but failed to complete their kitchens has been jailed for bankruptcy offences after prosecution by the Department for Business.
6 August 2008 16:11
With better advice and support, small businesses in London could save up to £25 million in time and money on the administration costs of health and safety regulation.
6 August 2008 08:09
Small businesses could save up to £8.4m a year with better advice and support on health and safety
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses could save up to £8.4m a year with better advice and support on health and safety
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses could save up to £8.4 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses could save up to £8.4m a year with better advice and support on health and safety
6 August 2008 00:01
Small business could save up to £300m a year with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
The Better Regulation Executive has today published a report, which has measured the impact of Health & Safety regulation on small and low risk businesses. The report also provides advice for businesses, which could save them time and money if used. It also assists in the overall understanding of the objectives of Health & Safety requirements.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small business in the East of England could save up to £13m a year in time and money with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses in the North West could collectively save up to £14 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses across Yorkshire and the Humber could save more than £8 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses across Yorkshire and the Humber could save more than £8 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety
6 August 2008 00:01
Small and low-risk businesses in the West Midlands could save up to £11m a year in time and money with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small and low risk businesses in Scotland could save more than £8m a year with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small and low risk businesses in the North East could save up to £3m a year with better advice and support on health and safety
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses in the South West could save more than £12 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
Proposals to limit the cost of new regulation were unveiled today as the Government invited views on a system of regulatory budgets for government departments - which would be a world first.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses in the South East could save up to £24 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses in the South East could save up to £24 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses in the South East could save up to £24 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses in the South East could save up to £24 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses in the South East could save up to £24 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses in the South East could save up to £24 million a year with better advice and support on health and safety.
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses could save up to £8.4m a year with better advice and support on health and safety
6 August 2008 00:01
Small businesses could save up to £8.4m a year with better advice and support on health and safety
6 August 2008 00:01
A new Government drive to crack down on rogue employers who abuse vulnerable workers and undercut honest businesses was unveiled today.
5 August 2008 00:01
Commenting on reports of discussions between British Energy and EDF,
Business Secretary John Hutton said:
1 August 2008 10:51
STATISTICAL PRESS RELEASE
31 July 2008 10:57
The Government today announced plans to amend regulations so that tips can no longer count towards payment of the National Minimum Wage, as it celebrates the 10th anniversary of its landmark NMW legislation.
31 July 2008 00:01
STATISTICAL PRESS RELEASE
30 July 2008 10:39
The Government has today published its response to the Competition Commission's (CC) inquiry into UK groceries retailing.
29 July 2008 15:35
A fully-fledged quality mark scheme has been established to give consumers confidence in the standards they can expect from green energy products and installers.
29 July 2008 09:00
A list of 10 proposed projects that could provide clean, green energy from the tide in the Severn Estuary is being considered. The list has been published at an event to discuss the progress of the feasibility study in Cardiff attended by organisations such as environmental groups, local businesses and councils.
24 July 2008 09:26
The Government today welcomed a landmark industry agreement to address unlawful file-sharing of film and music online.
24 July 2008 08:47
The work undertaken by Newport based mentor and workshop facilitator, Pamela Neal, has been recognised by The Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion. Pamela attended Buckingham Palace to receive the award from HRH The Princess Royal on Monday, 14 July 2008.
23 July 2008 16:56
The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Bill, aimed at delivering better regulation to businesses across the country, has received Royal Assent.
23 July 2008 15:29
The UK government has welcomed plans for a European ban on trade in seal products.
23 July 2008 13:51
Business Secretary John Hutton today confirmed the Government will establish a National Nuclear Laboratory, and launch a competition to appoint a commercial operator to run the organisation.
23 July 2008 10:25
The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) has once again exceeded expectations, with new figures published today showing how its programmes and influence have delivered real economic benefit across the region.
22 July 2008 11:53