Press release: New expert brought in to boost government’s relationship with small businesses

New ‘Small Business Crown Representative’ will make sure government gets best value and small businesses have improved access to government contracts.




Press release: Pension billions could be unlocked to boost economic growth and savers’ returns

Billions of pounds of investment could be unlocked by pension schemes to fund start-up companies and infrastructure projects, boosting Britain’s economy and savers’ returns, under proposals unveiled by the government today (5 February).




Press release: Making the best use of small contractors

The installation of new field drainage at a Coal Authority asset has been successfully completed thanks to a small local contractor.




Press release: UK Government to support safe maritime trade and economic growth across Overseas Territories

UK Hydrographic Office, with support from Maritime & Coastguard Agency, work with representatives from 10 Overseas Territories to support maritime trade within their waters




Press release: Schools Minister calls on academies to justify ‘excessive’ pay

Lord Agnew writes to chairs of 28 academy trusts to ask for more details on the pay of executives earning six-figure salaries