Tackling the low skills equilibrium. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Full research report from a study of businesses in two sectors, hospitality and food processing. Examines the product market strategies of businesses as a source of demand for skills. See also annexes 03/1586/A1
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Tackling the low skills equilibrium: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary of full report (URN 03/1586).
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Tackling mental health issues through enterprise. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Details the findings of a study to identify and review ways in which the promotion of enterprise could be used to support people with mental health problems back into employment.
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FORESIGHT Tackling obesities: future choices - building the obesity system map. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Reports the findings of the qualitative systems mapping exercise undertaken for the Foresight obesity project. Intended for those who wish to explore the detailed methodology and results of this work.
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| 07/1179 | 17-10-2007 |
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FORESIGHT Tackling obesities: future choices - future trends in technology and their impact on obesity. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report in three parts: the three time horizons in which we have framed the diffusion of technologies into society over the next 20 years; a technology overview, we describe the major dimensions of technology that we consider will emerge into mainstream use; concept scenarios illustrating how these technologies might have an impact by putting them in the context of imagined Complements 07/1181, Tackling obesities: future choices - visualising the future: scenarios to 2050 report.
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FORESIGHT Tackling obesities: future choices - international comparisons of obesity trends, determinants and responses - evidence review. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
International comparisons of data about adult obesity and childhood obesity. In four parts: summary, adults, children and appendices.
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FORESIGHT Tackling obesities: future choices - modelling future trends in obesity and their impact on health. 2nd edition. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Addresses the likely obesity levels that will be seen in 2050 by supposing that the trends observed between 1993 and 2004 continue until 2050. Also allows wide-ranging changes in the predicted trajectories of obesity rates among any specified subgroups of the population and calculates the consequences in terms of the rates of related diseases, health service costs and life expectancy.
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FORESIGHT Tackling obesities: future choices - obesity system atlas.
Visual representations of the obesity system map developed during a qualitative systems mapping exercise to understand the wide range of different factors that influence levels of obesity. To be read in conjunction with 07/1179 Tackling obesities: future choices - building the obesity system map.
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FORESIGHT Tackling obesities: future choices - obesity system map.
System map developed as visual aid to exploring the complexity of the determinants of obesity, how these determinants interact and the implications for key points of intervention.
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FORESIGHT Tackling obesities: future choices - perspectives of 10-year-olds. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summarises the thoughts from a group of 24 ten-year olds from a workshop with school children. Obesity affects generations, so the Foresight obesity project is looking 50 years ahead by creating a set of scenarios of possible futures. This note covers input from the people who would live in that future.
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FORESIGHT Tackling obesities: future choices - perspectives of 13-year-olds. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summarises the thoughts from a group of 24 thirteen-year olds from a workshop with school children. Obesity affects generations, so the Foresight obesity project is looking 50 years ahead by creating a set of scenarios of possible futures. This note covers input from the people who would live in that future.
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FORESIGHT Tackling obesities: future choices - project report. 2nd edition.
Assembles evidence and expertise from academic disciplines as diverse as epidemiology, food science, genetics, psychology and sociology, and from professionals and interested organisations within and beyond Government. Includes CD-ROM.
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FORESIGHT Tackling obesities: future choices - summary of key messages. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Short summary of the tackling obesities project that has taken a strategic 40 year forward look at how society could respond sustainably to obesity. The full report is Tackling obesities: future choices - project report (07/1184X).
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FORESIGHT Tackling obesities: future choices CD-ROM. 2nd edition.
Interactive CD-ROM covering a long-term vision of how the Government can deliver a sustainable response to obesity in the UK over the next 40 years.
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Tackling over-indebtedness: annual report 2005. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Update on progress against government's plans to tackle over indebtedness.
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| 05/1403 | 25-07-2005 |
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Tackling over-indebtedness: annual report 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The report covers the work of all Departments in tackling over-indebtedness.
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Tackling over-indebtedness: annual report 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The report covers the work of all Government Departments in tackling over-indebtedness.
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Tackling public risk: a practical guide for policy makers. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Explains how policy-makers can apply this approach to their own public risk issues, and what they should consider when doing so. It also provides details of tools developed and tested by the Risk and Regulation Advisory Council to support this approach as well setting out where to go for further help. Complements the report on Response with responsibility (URN 09/948).
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Taking account of state aid issues in policy making: a risk based approach. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance from DTI and HM Treasury on how to take account of state aid issues in policy making.
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| 06/1668 | 21-07-2006 |
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Taking forward the establishment of a body to monitor and enforce compliance with the groceries supply code of practice (GSCOP): a consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation. Consultation seeks views on a strengthened grocery supply code of practice. Also looks at how the supermarkets ombudsman should be set up, and the powers that it has to oversee and enforce the GSCOP. Includes a draft impact assessment. Relates to the Government response to the Competition Commission's recommendation (URN 10/519). Consultation period ended 30 April 2010. See also Government response 10/1011.
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| 10/577 | 05-02-2010 |
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Taking forward the establishment of a body to monitor and enforce compliance with the groceries supply code of practice (GSCOP): the groceries code adjudicator. Government response to the consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government response to the consultation (URN 10/577) on taking forward the establishment of a body to monitor and enforce compliance with the groceries supply code of practice. Also summarises public responses to the consultation and includes a final impact assessment.
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| 10/1011 | 03-08-2010 |
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Taking forward the review of sub-national economic development and regeneration. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Update on progress in implementing the Sub National Review (SNR) in advance of a full consultation document which will be published early in 2008. Sets out the progress that has been made since publication of the SNR and next steps, including consultation early in 2008 on the new regional strategies, the proposed new economic assessment duty on local authorities and a range of related issues. Also contains an implementation plan for key SNR proposals and a list of key milestones. Published jointly with Communities and Local Government.
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| 08/565 | 15-01-2008 |
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Talking policy: an examination of public dialogue in science and technology policy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report for the Council for Science and Technology that makes recommendations for how public consultation can be fed into policy debates in science and technology. Draws these lessons from four UK case studies and a twenty-two respondent web survey. Relates to the 'Policy through dialogue' report URN 05/2180.
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| 05/2182 | 31-12-2005 |
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R&D TAX CREDITS: CASE STUDIES Tax credit cash helped start-up to profitable growth: Wolfson Microelectronics Plc. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A case study of a company's experience of R&D tax credits, to raise awareness and promote the use of R&D tax credits, particularly amongst SMEs with a capacity to grow.
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| 06/1945 | 01-11-2006 |
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Technology and finance for CDM projects in Vietnam. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
English and Vietnamese language brochure for the Vietnam trade mission on clean development mechanisms in January 2008. Gives details of the company representatives who attended the mission.
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| 08/1072 | 04-07-2008 |
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R&D TAX CREDITS: CASE STUDIES Technology design work may qualify for R&D tax credits: creative design. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A case study of a company's experience of R&D tax credits, to raise awareness and promote the use of R&D tax credits, particularly amongst SMEs with a capacity to grow.
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| 06/1934 | 01-11-2006 |
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Technology matters: report on the exploitation of science and technology by UK business. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report by Council for Science and Technology addressing the question of what the Government should do to increase the capacity of UK businesses to exploit science and technology.
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| 00/733 | 07-03-2000 |
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Technology needs to support advanced composites in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report by the Inter-Agency Composites Group for BIS. Discusses some of the technologies that are currently seen as key to increased usage of composites in a variety of industry sectors. Key sectors within the UK were invited to present their technology needs as part of the process of identifying which technologies the UK should focus on and their requirements have been summarised. Relates to the UK composites strategy (URN 09/1532).
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| 09/1533 | 26-11-2009 |
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE Technology partnership initiative: a guide for the UK environmental industry.
Explains the role of the TPI and the potential benefits for UK environmental companies, through the development of partnerships with companies / organisations in the rapidly industrialising developing world markets.
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THE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME The technology programme and April 26th call. Frequently asked questions. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Includes pre-submission, funding, assessment, call-specific and post offer letter stage questions.
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| 04/1494 | 30-04-2004 |
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THE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME The technology programme and April 26th call. Guidance for applicants: important additional information. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Additional information for applicants for funding.
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| 04/1489 | 26-04-2004 |
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Technology Strategy Board. Knowledge transfer partnership: annual report 2006/2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Provides facts and figures about Knowledge Transfer Partnerships during the 2006/07 financial year, including the tangible benefits that companies, base partners and graduates have achieved from their participation.
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| 07/465 | 21-09-2007 |
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The Technology Strategy Board: driving innovation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Introduces the work of the Technology Strategy Board, an executive non-departmental public body concerned with innovation.
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| 07/1585 | 29-11-2007 |
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Technology strategy board: terms of reference. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Outlines the technology strategy boards responsibilities and terms of reference.
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| 04/2315 | 01-01-2004 |
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Technology strategy news: autumn 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Quarterly updates of activities of the Technology Strategy Board.
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| 07/421C | 24-09-2007 |
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Technology strategy news: spring 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Update on the work and outcomes of the technology strategy board.
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| 06/421A | 10-05-2006 |
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Technology strategy news: spring 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Quarterly updates of activities of the Technology Strategy Board.
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| 07/421B | 18-05-2007 |
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Technology strategy news: summer 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Update on the work and outcomes of the technology strategy board.
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| 06/421B | 23-08-2006 |
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Technology strategy news: winter 2006/2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Quarterly updates of activities of the Technology Strategy Board.
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| 07/421A | 22-01-2007 |
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Technology strategy, key technology area: advanced materials. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A discussion document to support the technology strategy board's medium team strategy (URN 06/1082) to develop UK capability in key technology areas.
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| 06/1205 | 26-04-2006 |
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Technology strategy, key technology area: bioscience and healthcare. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A discussion document to support the technology strategy board's medium team strategy (URN 06/1082) to develop UK capability in key technology areas.
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| 06/1209 | 26-04-2006 |
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Technology strategy, key technology area: design engineering and advanced manufacturing. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A discussion document to support the technology strategy board's medium team strategy (URN 06/1082) to develop UK capability in key technology areas.
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| 06/1206 | 26-04-2006 |
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Technology strategy, key technology area: electronics and photonics. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A discussion document to support the technology strategy board's medium team strategy (URN 06/1082) to develop UK capability in key technology areas.
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| 06/1207 | 26-04-2006 |
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Technology strategy, key technology area: information and communication technologies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A discussion document to support the technology strategy board's medium team strategy (URN 06/1082) to develop UK capability in key technology areas.
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| 06/1208 | 26-04-2006 |
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Technology strategy, key technology area: sustainable production and consumption. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A discussion document to support the technology strategy board's medium team strategy (URN 06/1082) to develop UK capability in key technology areas.
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| 06/1210 | 26-04-2006 |
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Technology strategy. A call to action. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Outlines the technology strategy boards vision, objectives and strategy and gives an overview of their work, products and contacts. Also identifies its key technology areas and outlines their future strategies.
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| 05/2083 | 01-01-2005 |
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Technology strategy: developing UK capability, key technology areas summaries. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Technology strategy board document describing the wider context of the challenges and opportunities facing UK business and to invite a broader segment of the business community to comment on the work of the technology strategy to date, and their priorities for action. See also related reports URNs 06/1205 - 06/1210 and summaries URN 06/1082/AN.
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| 06/1082/AN | 26-04-2006 |
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Technology strategy: developing UK capability. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Technology strategy board document describing the wider context of the challenges and opportunities facing UK business and to invite a broader segment of the business community to comment on the work of the technology strategy to date, and their priorities for action. See also related reports URNs 06/1205 - 06/1210 and summaries URN 06/1082/AN.
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| 06/1082 | 26-04-2006 |
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Technology strategy: technology strategy board annual report 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Reports on the activities of the Technology Strategy Board over the past twelve months and presents the approach for taking forward the Technology Strategy.
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| 06/1771 | 02-11-2006 |
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Telecommunications opportunities in the UK.
Covers the UK telecommunications environment. A world leader in technology and R&D. Wireless telephony and internet access. Broadband Britain - the UK as the most competitive telecommunications environment in Europe with free internet access, plus case studies of successful inward investing companies.
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Template letter for accepting a time to train request. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Template letter which employers may use when accepting from their employee an application for time to train under section 63D of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
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Template letter for appealing your employer's decision on your time to train request. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Template letter which employees may use where they wish to appeal against their employers decision on an application under section 63D of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
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Template letter for extending the time limit for handling a time to train request. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Template letter which employers may use where they need to agree an extension to the time limit for handling an application under section 63D of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
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Template letter for notifying a decision on a time to train request following an appeal meeting. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Template letter which employers may use to notify their employee of a decision following an appeal meeting on an application for time to train under section 63D of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
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Template letter for refusing a time to train request. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Template letter which employers may use when refusing their employee's application for time to train under section 63D of Employment Rights Act 1996.
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Template letter for a time to train request. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Template letter which employees may use when submitting to their employer an application under section 653D of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
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Template letter for treating a time to train request as withdrawn. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Template letter which employers may use to notify an employee that they are treating as withdrawn an application made under section 63D of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
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Template letter for withdrawing your time to train request. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Template letter which employees may use to notify their employer that they wish to withdraw an application made under section 63D Employment Rights Act 1996.
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Template post-event feedback form. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A sample feedback form for employers, that they can adapt to help gain employee feedback on briefings or events they attend.
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| 10/731 | 22-03-2010 |
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Tendering for public contracts: a guide for small businesses. Fourth edition. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide explaining where to find opportunities within the public sector, how to bid for work and advice on further contacts.
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| 07/548 | 02-01-2007 |
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The ten-year science and innovation investment framework annual report 2005. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Focuses on the actions undertaken by government over the past year to implement the ten year framework. However a parallel increase in business R&D is necessary if the ambitions for R&D investment set out in the ten year framework are to be achieved.
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| 05/1520 | 31-07-2005 |
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Terms of reference and explanation of the role of the NCP steering board: December 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Revised terms of reference for the UK national contact point (NCP) steering board for the OECD guidelines for multinational enterprises.
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| 09/598 | 26-01-2009 |
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Terms of reference for the trading fund assessment to be carried out by Shareholder Executive/HMT. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Terms of reference for a review that covers enabling access to public information created and held by trading funds, and reassessing the trading fund model. Considers the benefits to the wider UK economy of any potential changes to the trading funds’ business model.
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| 08/1555 | 25-06-2008 |
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Tesco stores. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study on the way that Tesco have implemented information and consultation arrangements in the UK.
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| 07/753 | 05-03-2007 |
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Thailand market advisor. CD-ROM.
Overview for UK companies looking to trade with and invest in Thailand. Includes trade statistics and directories of support service providers. Promotes and provides links to services offered by UK Trade & Investment in the UK and Thailand.
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THE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME Therapeutic products from human stem cells. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A collaborative research and development case study.
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| 06/1119 | 30-04-2006 |
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Think piece on the role of design in business performance. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Explores what design is, and where it is used in firms; design and innovation outcomes and processes; and the economic and commercial impacts of investments in design.
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| 05/1788 | 02-12-2005 |
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Thinking business in policy: developing our industrial capability. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report proposes that Government policy-makers use supply chain analysis and greater business engagement to identify business opportunities. It takes forward the third strand of ‘New industry, new jobs’ (URN 09/922) on improving policy-making for business.
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| 10/502 | 25-03-2009 |
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Thinking business in policy: an interim report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Interim report taking forward third strand of 'New industry, new jobs' (URN 09/992) on ‘ensuring the consideration of business opportunities is part of every Department’s policy-making, starting with pilots in selected key areas’. Sets out the progress to date and the next steps. Also indicates how Government will engage with business and representative bodies to gauge their views on how this process could be conducted. See also final report URN 10/502.
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| 09/1374 | 16-12-2009 |
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Thinking small first: a perspective from BERR's company law and governance directorate. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case study relating to drafting the Companies Act 2006 to make the law easier for all, including small companies, to understand and use. See also guidance URN 09/525.
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| 08/1083 | 08-07-2008 |
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Third annual survey of knowledge transfer activities in public sector research establishments. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Results of the third annual survey of knowledge transfer activities in Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs).
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| 07/451 | 18-07-2007 |
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Third sector skills: real help now. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Outlines the skills help that is available to employers and learners in the third sector to help them to improve the skills of their workforce and their skills as individuals.
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| 09/1176 | 19-08-2009 |
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES The third work-life balance employee survey: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment Relations Research Series no. 58. Executive summary of report URN 07/714, that provides findings on the third work-life balance employees' survey conducted in early 2006. The research was commissioned by Employment Market Analysis and Research (EMAR).
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| 07/715 | 15-03-2007 |
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES The third work-life balance employee survey: main findings. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment Relations Research Series no. 58. Provides findings on the third work-life balance employees' survey conducted in February 2006. The research was commissioned by the employment market analysis and research, employment relations.
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES The third work-life balance employees' survey: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment Relations Research Series no. 58. Executive summary of report (URN 06/1372) that provides findings on the third work-life balance employees' survey conducted in February 2006. The research was commissioned by the employment market analysis and research, employment relations. Main report to be published later.
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES The third work-life balance employer survey: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment Relations Research Series no. 86. Summary of the findings of the third work-life balance survey. Covers employers' provision and take up of flexible working arrangements, maternity and paternity provisions, and related issues.
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES The third work-life balance employer survey: main findings. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment relations research series no.86. Report covers employers' provision and take up of flexible working arrangements, maternity and paternity provisions and other related issues.
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Time to train consultation response form. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Responses by 15 September 2010. Response form for the consultation on the future of the right to time to train policy [URN 10/1107].
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| 10/1108 | 11-08-2010 |
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Time to train: consultation on a new right to request time to train for employees in Great Britain. Summary of responses to the consultations conducted by DIUS; the Welsh Assembly Government (DCELLS) and the Scottish Executive. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary of responses to the consultations conducted by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills; the Welsh Assembly Government (Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills) and the Scottish Executive. Also summarises the key messages from each of the three consultations and explains how the UK Government, in agreement with the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales, plans to take forward the issues and proposals raised in the responses. See 9-08-SK/HC for the DIUS consultation.
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| 157-08-SK/ON | 03-12-2008 |
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UNLOCKING TALENT Time to train: consulting on a new right to request time to train for employees in England. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation on a new right to request time to train. This would help to encourage and support adults to develop their skills, and rise as far as their talent will take them. It would also encourage employers to invest in the skills of their employees as a driver of future business performance. Consultation period ended 10 September 2008. For a summary of responses see 157-08-SK/ON.
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Time to train: example scenarios of handling requests. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Hypothetical scenarios to demonstrate how the right to request time to train might work in actual employment situations. They cover a range of different industries and job types, and include different types of training requests and outcomes.
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Time to train? Consultation on the future of the right to request time to train policy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Responses by 15 September 2010. Consultation seeking views about the future of the ‘right to request time to train’ legislation and whether the right should be repealed, retained for large organisations or extended to small and medium sized organisations as planned.
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Timeshare: making the right choice. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A leaflet on consumer rights relating to the purchase of timeshares.
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| 03/727 | 31-03-2003 |
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Tips and suggestions on running focus groups. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance for Government officials on how to get the most out of running focus groups and test panels with micro and small businesses.
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| 03/1940 | 31-12-2003 |
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Tips on taking part in consultations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Bullet points on how to respond to government consultations.
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| 06/1846 | 24-08-2006 |
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Tomorrow's markets.
Research report by the Economist Intelligence Unit, commissioned by UKTI. Covers the opportunities and risks in emerging markets in countries including Brazil, Russia, India and China.
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The tools to deliver better regulation. Revising the regulatory impact assessment: a consultation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Closed consultation on a new streamlined impact assessment which increases transparency significantly, and is flexible to enable it to be embedded in policy making from the earliest stage and also used as part of post-implementation review. Consultation period ended 16 October 2006.
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| 07/1748 | 31-07-2006 |
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The total benefit / cost ratio of new regulations 2008 - 2009. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The benefit/cost ratio shows the ratio of the benefits and costs of new regulation right across Government for the financial year 2008 to 2009. It demonstrates the Government’s continued commitment to increasing levels of transparency and accountability around the impact of regulation, which are fundamental principles of the better regulation agenda, and to strengthening the management of regulation. It demonstrates that benefits are nearly double the costs of regulation.
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| 09/1526 | 25-11-2009 |
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BIS ECONOMICS PAPER Towards a low carbon economy: economic analysis and evidence for a low carbon industrial strategy. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
BIS economics paper no.1. Reviews the economic rationale and supporting evidence of the potential for UK Government action to hep transform the UK economy to one based on low carbon production and consumption. Includes an examination of recent data on the present and future scale and scope of the UK carbon economy, and the potential impact on UK firms of reducing their carbon emissions. Relates to the UK low carbon industrial strategy URN 09/1058.
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| 09/1028 | 15-07-2009 |
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PRODUCT STANDARDS Toy safety: guidance notes on UK regulations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guide to the Toys (Safety) Regulations 1995, intended to help business, consumers and enforcement authorities understand the main features of the legislation and circumstances in which it applies.
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| 99/1019 | 20-02-2000 |
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The Toys (Safety) Regulations 1995: notified bodies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
List of companies that can provide safety assessments for toys.
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| 09/P54a | 09-04-2009 |
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE TPI news. Issue 44 January 2005.
Quarterly newsletter of the Technology Partnership Initiative. Information on new and appropriate environmental technologies for readers in the rapidly industrialising and developing world.
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE TPI news. Issue 45 April 2005.
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE TPI news. Issue 46 July 2005.
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE TPI news. Issue 47 October 2005.
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE TPI news. Issue 48 January 2006.
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE TPI news. Issue 49 April 2006.
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE TPI news. Issue 50 July 2006.
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE TPI news. Issue 51 October 2006.
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TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE TPI news. Issue 52: January 2007.
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