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Government funds new dot-com drive

...testing time (for business) in the UK at the moment" said the minister for e-commerce, Douglas Alexander. There are currently 1.9 million small... Read more

16 January, 2002 by Jane Oliver

News Burst: e-minister warns of risky online startups

...was the message for investors Wednesday from the UK's recently-appointed minister for e-commerce and small business, Patricia Hewitt Read more

4 November, 1999 by Matthew Broersma

Mike O'Brien becomes NHS IT minister

...May 2005, while at the Department of Trade and Industry, he was minister for e-commerce. O'Brien has taken the job as part of... Read more

10 June, 2009 by Kable

Treasury pledges IT efficiency

...over £1bn. Stephen Timms, chief secretary to the Treasury and the former minister for e-commerce, told ZDNet UK on Monday: "It's absolutely essential... Read more

14 May, 2007 by Tom Espiner

UK spammers set to avoid prosecution until 2005

...information commissioner, such as the meeting between information Commissioner Richard Thomas and minister for e-commerce Stephen Timms last week, we are still consulting with... Read more

16 April, 2004 by Graeme Wearden

Faster than speeding spam - 2004's Internet Hero

...Timms take on the energy portfolio in addition to his duties as minister for e-commerce and competitiveness, had on his workload. Nonetheless, his efforts... Read more

23 December, 2003 by Matt Loney

E-commerce minister 'neglecting IT for energy'

...Timms' workload. This reorganisation took place in June, and saw Timms -- already minister for e-commerce and competitiveness -- also landed with the energy portfolio. At... Read more

28 October, 2003 by Graeme Wearden

MP slams 'confusion' of UK broadband strategy

...details of its broadband strategy, and he has urged Stephen Timms MP, minister for e-commerce and competitiveness, to disclose more information. "Uncertainty about what... Read more

13 January, 2003 by Graeme Wearden

E-commerce minister: No rural broadband subsidies

In an exclusive interview, Stephen Timms MP says market forces - with some government help - are the best way of rolling out broadband across Britain Read more

24 June, 2002 by Graeme Wearden

Bosses get e-business helping hand

...the culture of a company through successful e-business practices. Douglas Alexander, minister for e-commerce and competitiveness, welcomed the "plain-speaking" guide. "This framework... Read more

11 April, 2002 by Graeme Wearden

Rupert Goodwins' Diary

...win gongs and influence people. Back in March last year, the then-minister for e-commerce, Patricia Hewitt was giving a keynote speech to games... Read more

31 January, 2002

Rupert Goodwins' Diary

...win gongs and influence people. Back in March last year, the then-minister for e-commerce, Patricia Hewitt was giving a keynote speech to games... Read more

31 January, 2002 by Rupert Goodwins

E-Minister takes first steps towards free wireless Internet

Douglas Alexander, minister for e-Commerce, has launched a consultation on the freeing-up of... Read more

22 October, 2001 by Rupert Goodwins

Wider role for e-commerce minister

Douglas Alexander is likely to start his new role as the minister for e-commerce and competitiveness by pushing e-transactions and universal banking... Read more

19 June, 2001 by Graeme Wearden

Rupert Goodwins' Diary

...as Trade and Industry Secretary, the much-coveted and influential position of minister for e-commerce is up for grabs. And in comes one of... Read more

15 June, 2001 by Rupert Goodwins

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