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This year's celebration of science, engineering and technology is now on, featuring thousands of events open to the public.
Regional economies will play a crucial role in the recovery and future economic success of Britain, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson told an audience in Manchester today.
Business Minister Ian Lucas has led a ground breaking ceremony for a £12 million biotech demonstrator facility to during a visit to Wilton, Teesside.
Lord Sugar's Business Basics
Lord Sugar draws on more than 40 years’ experience of starting and growing businesses in a series of video clips for our YouTube channel.
Stay tuned for more advice on banking, growth and expansion, marketing and trading overseas.
Employment rights
Our latest campaign raises awareness of paid paternity leave and flexible working arrangements.
"Some dads are not aware of what they're entitled to and risk missing out", says Employment Relations minister Lord Young.
Investing for growth
BIS is taking a pro-business pro-enterprise approach to driving UK growth. Learn more about our plans to expand new markets, work smarter, equip workers with the high-level skills and play to our national strengths to win more business.
Key strategies for growth
Our focus is investing in economic growth, delivering against our New Industry, New Jobs strategy:
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Read stories of firms which have received support to help them through the downturn. Discover the package of support BIS offers for business.
