SMEs and innovation press releases
Latest press releases on SMEs and innovation

CBI responds to NAO report on Regional Growth Fund
The CBI responded to the publication of the National Audit Office’s (NAO) report on the Regional Growth Fund (RGF)

SME manufacturers expect to see a rise in orders and production
Business sentiment among the UK’s small and medium-sized manufacturers rose for the first time since mid-2011, and orders and production are expected to grow solidly over the next quarter

CBI responds to the launch of Government procurement pledge
The CBI responded to the launch of the Government’s procurement pledge, announcements on sectoral pipelines, and specific action to support the tunnelling sector

Signs of manufacturing activity picking up and firms more optimistic
The UK manufacturing sector is showing signs of bouncing back from the fragile conditions seen at the end of 2011 and start of 2012, and sentiment has improved for the first time in a year

Mid-sized business boost in Turkey
The first trade mission of its kind, focusing solely on mid-sized businesses, will pay a two day visit to Turkey later this week
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