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Government under fire for 'unfair' treatment of pub landlords

2012-01-13 16:10 - 412 reads

The government will launch an independent inquiry into the regulation of pub companies after MPs said "misleading information and deception" is forcing landlords out of business.

Doug Richard on injecting small businesses with fuel for export growth

2011-11-25 08:45 - 1068 reads

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Former Dragons' Den judge Doug Richard discusses a new scheme to help entrepreneurs grow their business on the internet and export.

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No cash yet handed out by Regional Growth Fund

2011-09-26 14:15 - 1112 reads

The government's £1.4bn Regional Growth Fund has yet to hand out any cash despite being launched 15 months ago, it has been revealed.

Hundreds bid for next round of Regional Growth Fund cash

2011-08-01 09:51 - 636 reads

The government has received 492 submissions bidding for a share of nearly £1bn from the Regional Growth Fund.

Ministers challenge Mary Portas to help save high street independents

2011-05-16 23:01 - 2210 reads

Retail expert and television presenter Mary Portas has been appointed by the government to lead an independent review into how to create more diverse high streets, it has been revealed.

Corrie beats Eastenders for entrepreneurial role models

2011-03-14 14:30 - 2137 reads

When it comes to a positive portrayal of entrepreneurs, the public rate Weatherfield's Rita Sullivan better than Walford's Ian Beale.

There's nothing wrong with volunteer mentors

2011-01-28 09:29 - 3923 reads - 5 comments

Former TV Dragon Doug Richard welcomes the new network of 40,000 mentors which will replace the disbanded Business Link services.

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CBI chief calls for less talk, more action from Department for Business

2011-01-24 15:32 - 1780 reads

The Department for Business must take the lead on introducing real reforms which make life easier for small business owners, the outgoing head of the CBI has said.

Business Links to close by November as new support measures unveiled

2011-01-05 10:06 - 11157 reads - 19 comments

Regional Business Link offices will close by 25 November with paid advisers replaced by 40,000 volunteer mentors, the government has said.

Government pulls funding for Enterprise UK

2010-12-06 15:50 - 2097 reads - 1 comment

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has withdrawn funding for Enterprise UK, the organisation behind Global Entrepreneurship Week.

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