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UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

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Business Secretary Vince Cable leads a delegation of UK businesses to Brazil.

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Enter the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise and gain international recognition for your business.

Business Secretary Vince Cable at the Jaguar Land Rover test track.
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Business Secretary Vince Cable test drives Aston Martin and Jaguar cars as part of tour of West Midlands.

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Export Control Organisation

The ECO has recently been shortlisted in the 2010 National Business Awards in the Better Regulation category.

The unit is responsible for assessing and issuing export licenses for 'strategic goods', including military and dual-use items. See the links opposite for more information.
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Growth strategy

The Government has published its plan for economic growth, aiming to strike a balance between making savings to public spending and promoting sustainable growth.

Read the strategy and have your say on the proposals.

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Programme for Government

On 20 May 2010 the Government published its five year policy plan, entitled 'Coalition: Our Programme for Government' and asked for public comment online.

The Government has now responded to those comments, inlcuding the three policy areas relating to BIS.

 

Pakistan Floods Appeal

Pakistan flooding The Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched an appeal to help those affected by the floods in Pakistan. How you can help.

Your Freedom

Your Freedom To suggest and discuss ways to cut bureaucracy visit the Your Freedom website

Citizen and business advice

BusinesslinkFor business advice and support services visit Business Link

DirectgovFor information and advice on employment, tax, benefits, student finance and more visit Directgov

Real-time energy consumption

Access information on BIS gas and electricity usage and carbon emissions for yesterday, last month or last year.