The Business Basics Programme has been in operation for over a year and has to date funded 26 projects, and 2 partnership projects. This is the first report from the Business Basics Programme summarising: progress to date, details of all projects underway, early findings from partnership...

Non-financial reporting may include: a review of the company's business and the principal risks and uncertainties it faces, the company's corporate governance (for example diversity on boards), their environmental behaviours, corporate social responsibility. This research, commissioned by BEIS...

The paper investigates the main drivers for the relocation of firms within the UK. It covers more sectors than previous analysis and reflects changes in sectoral composition.The research included: 40 in-depth interviews with relocating firms and stakeholders, econometric analysis using the...

The study looks at new commercial and industrial property used to house office work, manufacturing or warehousing, while excluding sector-specific sites such as farms or retail outlets. It draws on the findings of 8 case studies and econometric analysis of the impact of development on local...

BEIS commissioned IPA Advisory Ltd and Databuild to carry out research into the non-domestic energy efficiency services market, in which organisations improve their energy efficiency by outsourcing work to separate service providers under contract. Through desktop research and engagement with...

The Business Perceptions Survey has provided evidence of businesses' views on the extent of regulation in the UK since 2007. The 2018 survey was commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and conducted by OMB Research. The survey took place between...

The Business Perceptions Survey has provided evidence of businesses' views on the extent of regulation in the UK since 2007. The 2018 survey was commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and conducted by OMB Research. The survey took place between...

This report undertakes qualitative market research to understand the appetite for different features of publicly financed debt products to support private sector innovation activity. The report undertook interviews with businesses, lenders and investors, and was completed in July 2016.

This report examines the pathways to formal external finance of different types of innovative business and identifies obstructions in those pathways. The study was carried out by BMG Research and the Centre for Enterprise and Economic Development Research (CEEDR), commissioned by the former...