January 31, 2012
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New Director of Fair Access proposed
Business Secretary Vince Cable and Universities Minister David Willetts today announced that Professor Les Ebdon is the Government’s preferred…
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Statistics confirm substantial growth in apprenticeship starts and completions.
Final statistics published today show that 457,200 apprenticeship starts were delivered in the full 2010/11 academic year. This represents a 63.5%…
January 30, 2012
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Willetts comments on latest UCAS application figures
Commenting on the latest UCAS application figures, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said:
“The proportion of English school leavers…
January 27, 2012
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Independent chair of the Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme appointed
Alan Pickering CBE has been appointed the independent chair of the Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme (RMSPS) by Postal Affairs Minister Edward…
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New Chair for Government’s fund management company
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk today announced the appointment of Lucy Armstrong as the new chair of Capital for Enterprise Limited…
January 26, 2012
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New calendar unlocks enterprise opportunities throughout 2012
A new comprehensive and interactive calendar of key enterprise events throughout 2012 has been unveiled by Business Minister Mark Prisk.
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Red tape spotlight shines on company and commercial law
Companies of all shapes and sizes have today been asked for their views on how to tackle unnecessary bureaucracy in company and commercial law.
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Digital economy to be catapulted into the future
Government investment in technology and innovation will enable Britain’s world leading digital businesses to benefit from future advances in…
January 25, 2012
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University funding confirmed for 2012-13
The Government today published its annual grant letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
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Creative Industries Council urges action to improve skills and training
The Creative Industries Council has endorsed a report into improving the skills of people working in the sector.The Council, which is co-chaired by…