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£1bn tech fund unveiled by Brown
A venture capital fund to support technology-based start-ups and small companies has been launched by the prime minister.
LDA invests £3.9m in Manufacturing Advisory Service
A £3.9 million investment has been made to improve support for manufacturing firms in London.
Govt unveils cyber security initiative
The government has launched its Cyber Security Strategy to allow businesses to operate safely in the digital revolution.
Sunderland software firms gain £2.9m investment
An initiative to support small companies in Sunderland's software industry has received a £2.9 million boost.
Innovation for Scotland plan unveiled
The Scottish government has published a new framework to encourage innovation in the country's businesses.
FSB: Govt broadband goals in a time warp
The government's goal for UK broadband speeds is out of date and will not help small business, an industry group claims.
Innovation 'key to Northern Ireland firms' survival'
Small-to-medium sized companies in Northern Ireland should invest in innovation and research to survive the recession, the government advises.
Innovation machine supports north-east science firms
A new initiative in the north-east will support innovative small firms in the region's science industry.
SMEs gain broadband support in Northern Ireland
A broadband advice centre has opened in Northern Ireland to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) take advantage of the digital revolution.
Firms 'need to tackle packaging problem'
Businesses at all stages of the supply chain will be required to improve how they use and dispose of packaging under a new government initiative.
Small firms 'more likely to fall for illegal software'
Small companies are more likely to use unlicenced software because they do not have the resources to look at IT compliance, it has been claimed.
West Midland gains aerospace technology boost
An initiative to encourage the development of new aerospace technologies in the West Midlands will support small firms in particular.
Small transport firms helped in Midlands
Funding and consultancy support worth £2.5 million will be offered to small transport firms in the East Midlands.
South-east increases manufacturing support
An extra £6 million has been committed to help the 21,000 manufacturing companies based in the south-east.
Innovation support unveiled in Yorkshire
A £3.2 million project has been launched to boost the innovation and creative potential of Yorkshire firms.
