Tuesday, 19 April 2011:
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In this issue: |
Business & growth |
Innovation Launch Pad: Giving SMEs the opportunity to pitch their innovative ideas direct to Government – final date for entries Friday 22 April. |
Regulation |
Ban on export of lethal injection drugs to the US: The Government will introduce additional controls on the export to the US of drugs used in lethal injections and is calling on the EU to follow its lead. |
Intellectual Property |
Cracking ideas at innovation exhibition: Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox has launched "Wallace and Gromits Presents... a World of Cracking Ideas"; an exhibition to inspire innovation and educate young people about the role inventive ideas can play in every day life. |
Higher education |
More support for students: David Willetts, the Universities and Science Minister, has announced the student support package for 2012/13 for new and continuing students, including those at alternative providers. |
Get involved |
BIS currently has two consultations open. They are: |
Thousands take up the Red Tape Challenge. Over 6000 ideas and suggestions have already been submitted to cut back red tape.
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