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Departments: UK Trade & Investment

Deputy Prime Minister announces new jobs and investment for UK advanced engineering excellence

The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will today announce a series of deals by UK companies that will lead to hundreds of jobs in the engineering, aerospace and automotive sectors.

Top brands announce expansion plans at British Business Embassy Retail, Food and Drink Summit

British firms announced substantial UK and overseas investment at the British Business Embassy Retail, Food and Drink summit in London today.

High value opportunities for UK firms celebrated as Government announces Green Deal as Infrastructure Guarantee candidate

The UK Trade & Investment Infrastructure Summit being held at Lancaster House today will bring together business leaders from across the world to debate emerging trends, examine best practice and identify opportunities across infrastructure sectors – Construction, Water, Airports and Rail.

Business leaders flock to Weymouth to attend Legacy event for South WestWeymouth Shorefront

Hundreds of business people from across the South West attended the launch of the week-long British Business Pavilion Olympic legacy event at Weymouth College yesterday.

Top Energy Firms Announce Major UK Investment at London 2012 Summitvince_cable_britbizembassy_700_400

Chancellor George Osborne and Business Secretary Vince Cable will today welcome substantial new investment in the UK as international delegates from the world’s oil and gas companies meet at the British Business Embassy in London.

Government Announces £100 Million Fund for Green InvestmentNick Clegg

At the British Business Embassy today, the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will set out how the renewable energy sector is delivering vital investment and jobs to the UK.

ICT firms announce expansion plans at London 2012 summit

Boost for East London as Tech City attracts new investment.

£29 million for life sciences research announced at British Business Embassy

Ministers have announced substantial new funding awards to boost the UK life sciences industry, as UK and international delegates meet in London for the British Business Embassy Life Sciences summit.

Olympic Designer Stella McCartney & James Bond Producer Michael G. Wilson Lead Creative Charge at British Business Embassygb-team-kit

Fashion designer Stella McCartney, who designed Team GB’s kit, and James Bond producer Michael G. Wilson OBE will be among those showcasing the UK’s creative talent.

Olympic Cabinet Committee readout: Tuesday 31 July

The Cabinet Committee met today to discuss the Olympic Games. This morning’s meeting was chaired by Jeremy Hunt.