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They include competitions, conferences, workshops and networking events that could be the kick-start needed to help a new or growing business venture.

Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said:

“We want 2012 to be the year of enterprise, where entrepreneurs can unlock their business potential. Enterprise events don’t just take place on one day, or during one week, but they appear throughout the year and across the country.

“We need to make sure people know that there is support and advice available, that it is easy to get, and it is often on their doorstep.

“The Government is committed to providing more opportunities for businesses to start and grow. We are continuing to increase the number of volunteers through the new national mentoring scheme and have launched an improved business link website. The enterprise calendar is a great addition to our support for business in 2012 and beyond.”

Business in You
The calendar is part of the new Business in You campaign, launched by the Prime Minister earlier this week, which brings together the Government and private sector to inspire people to start or grow their business.

Also commenting on StartUp 2012, Dragons’ Den Entrepreneur Peter Jones said “I wish the StartUp Calendar had been around when I was starting up a business. It is a really useful, practical tool and will be invaluable in helping people find the support and inspiration they need over the coming year.”

The new jobs come as part of at least 2,500 new jobs across the UK in 2012. The jobs will take McDonald’s UK workforce to 90,000. At least 30% of the future new jobs will be offered to young workforce who are struggling to start careers in this time of austerity.

Prime Minister David Cameron, has welcomed the plans. 25 stores will be opened, 43 existing outlets with be refurbished and there are plans to invest in three new depots in 2012.

‘But thousands of jobs in rail construction, renewals and maintenance are currently under threat from Sir Roy McNulty’s proposals to cut staffing across the rail industry. If ministers are serious about delivering the rail infrastructure of the future, they must defend the jobs of these skilled and experienced workers who will be essential if HS2 is to become a reality.
‘With government and cross party support secured, HS2 must be built in a way that maximises jobs and apprenticeships and delivers real benefits to passengers, communities and the environment.’

IF you would like to work for HS2 keep an eye on their careers section, HS2 careers (no jobs live at time of writing)

The company says it intends to employ predominantly contract local sub-contractors and tradesmen.

The former site of lighting company Thorn Lighting in Spennymoor will see 366 new homes built, alongside Scotswood in the west end of Newcastle. Sister company David Wilson Homes North East are developing the Washington site, with 95 “luxury” homes planned.

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Business Minister Mark Prisk and the Manufacturing Advisory Consortium (MAC) have announced that the new Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) is now available to all manufacturing businesses across England.

It has been estimated that the new MAS will help to generate £1.5 billion in economic growth, 23,000 jobs and safeguard 50,000 jobs.

Business Minister Mark Prisk said:

“Manufacturing contributes half of Britain’s exports and has much higher productivity than the rest of the economy so it is essential to our plans for growth.

“That is why we are taking steps to ensure our industrial base is thriving as part of a strong and balanced UK economy.

“The new Manufacturing Advisory Service will play a key role, providing tailored advice to businesses helping them to grow and thrive, with a specific focus on helping SMEs improve competitiveness and unlock their growth potential.”

If you would like to find out more about the programme you can call an advisor on 0845 658 9600.

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It includes radical reforms to schools, vocational education, skills and welfare provision, and has five priorities for action:

Raising attainment in school so that young people have the skills to compete in the global economy.
Helping local partners provide services that support all young people, putting us on track to achieve full participation for 16-17 year olds by 2015.
Encouraging employers to offer more high quality Apprenticeships and work experience places.
Ensuring that work pays and giving young people the personalised support they need to find it, through Universal Credit, the Work Programme and the Get Britain Working measures.

Unemployment was raised by 18% of people, over 5 times that of 2 years ago. Corruption and poverty are the highest ranking worries. All countries surveyed found that the concern over unemployment was rising.