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Train to Gain success

Over 90 per cent of employers and learners are happy with the service, according to independent research commissioned by the LSC

Building Britain’s Future

Business Minister Pat McFadden met business leaders and the public in Oxfordshire to discuss the Government’s national plan and vision for a fairer, more prosperous society

Digital Britain

The Digital Britain White Paper sets out the importance of the Digital Economy to the nation’s economic future

Swine Flu

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has issued updated guidance on the swine flu pandemic

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Our new department

BIS was formed on 5 June 2009 by merging DIUS and BERR.

A new interim website has just launched at www.bis.gov.uk to keep you up to date with news and policy information.

This site and the Former BERR site will continue to run until a permanent BIS site is completed.

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