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East Midlands companies enter portal to new business as TechnologyWorld08 generates £7million opportunities more More than £7million worth of business deals is anticipated between UK and international companies, following UK Trade & Investment's recent TechnologyWorld08 event. £525 million boost for the East Midlands more Traders and consumers in the East Midlands will get a £525 million boost when the cut in the standard rate of VAT comes into effect on Monday 1 December. Colleges and training providers to help firms innovate and boost business more Pilots announced in further initiative to support business in tougher times Five million employees benefit from employer commitment to training: DHL helps Government deliver on skills more Parcel courier James Ford has become the five millionth employee in the country to benefit from the Skills Pledge campaign to skill up the nation after his employer

Kettering Summit more A locall response to the global credit crunch. Pre-Budget Report – Business Rates more Chancellor Alistair Darling delivered his second pre-budget report unveiling his latest tax and economic forecasts and future departmental spending plans on 24th November 2008. The Pre-Budget Report: A fiscal stimulus to support families and businesses in the East Midlands now more This week's Pre-Budget Report set out the next steps the Government is taking to support the economy, business and households through these difficult times and to maintain macroeconomic stability in the long-term. As part of the Pre-Budget Report, the Government announced a major fiscal stimulus package worth £20bn in 2008-09 and 2009-10, which will support families and businesses in the East Midlands right now. Inclusion by design: equality, diversity and the built environment more Inclusion by design sets out CABE’s position on equality, diversity and the built environment. It offers everyday examples from urban living demonstrating how good design can help create places that work for everyone.

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£138 million to help reduce landfill waste

Plans to improve local waste management facilities in the Milton Keynes and Northamptonshire area were given a boost today, with the award of £138 million Private Finance Initiative (PFI) credits.

Business education lessons need to be more inspiring and hands-on, says Ofsted

Young people are eager to learn about business and economics, but their keenness is not always matched by the quality of teaching they receive, which too often is 'thorough but uninspiring' and fails to bring a real sense of excitement to learning.

Government response to Prosperous Places: Taking forward the Review of Sub-National Economic Development and Regeneration

This document sets out how the Government will take forward the reforms proposed in the Review of Sub-National Economic Development and Regeneration (the SNR), following public consultation.

Recession reporting for rural England

Last week the Commission for Rural Communities submitted the first of their regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the rural impacts of the recession. Their briefing helps inform his contribution to the National Economic Council, which meets weekly to consider impacts of the recession and recovery measures.

Pre Budget Report 2008 in East Midlands

Pre-Budget Report 2008 Key Facts

Real help now to support east midlands homeowners through difficult times

Leicester, Rutland and Northampton become 'fast track' authorities

BERR launches free online guides to managing cashflow

BERR, the department for business, enterprise and regulatory reform, has developed a series of guides on the subject of Managing Cashflow in partnership with the Institute of Credit Management

Funding for environmental improvements in Northamptonshire

People could have the opportunity to bring real environmental improvements to their communities with the help of an event organised by Northamptonshire County Council

Launch of the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure

The creation of a legacy for The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has moved a step closer with the launch of the National Skills Academy for Sport and Active Leisure

LSC Invites Expressions of Interest for the Design and Delivery of an Apprenticeship Framework Completion Certification Process

Final certification for completed Apprenticeships in England is currently the responsibility of the Sector Skills Council or Sector Skills Body for each occupational sector.

Northampton sees record student numbers surge

The University of Northampton has announced record breaking growth following news of a 14.3% increase in its overall student numbers

World’s biggest atlas to be unveiled in Brackley Thursday 27 November

Cartographers at a Northamptonshire map company are preparing to unveil the world's biggest atlas to the public next week.