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Last weekend there were two major international conferences: one on the crisis in the Eurozone - indeed, the future of Europe - the second in…
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A £75 million boost for high tech small and medium sized businesses is part of a package of measures announced today in the Government's new Innovation and Research Strategy for Growth.
Good afternoon, everyone. I want to talk today about international skills in a number of different senses. We have now to think of skills…
A new initiative of up to £125 million is being set up to improve the global competitiveness of UK advanced manufacturing supply chains, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced today.
Vince Cable outlines the most radical reform to the employment law system for decades.
Good morning. My thanks to Terry Scuoler and the EEF for organising this event today. I think it is fair to say we have an extremely good and…
Good afternoon. It’s one year and a day since we launched the Government’s skills strategy and I spoke to this conference. I’ve returned…
Vince Cable guarantees quality, slashes red tape and delivers cash boost for firms taking on apprentices.
Vince Cable and Mark Prisk launch the new campaign and exhibition highlighting the best of modern British manufacturing.
The second round of the Government's Regional Growth Fund will help create and safeguard more than 200,000 jobs across England.
The role of industrial policy in shaping the economy.
New call for UK manufacturing champions to show the best of British industry throughout 2012.
Nick Clegg and Vince Cable announce £4.8 million of Regional Growth Funding for local businesses.
Companies in the UK automotive industry throw open their doors to give students the chance to see one of the UK's vanguard industries and learn more about careers.
Read more on £170 million boost for UK manufacturing research It’s encouraging to see Great British innovation on display and the focus of…
Vince Cable announces investment in key industries including nuclear manufacturing and healthcare.
Good morning. I am delighted to be here in Turkey. My visit is the latest stage in our countries’ ongoing efforts to forge a new Strategic Partnership…
Business Secretary Vince Cable responds to the announcement by BAE Systems that they are to cut nearly 3000 jobs.
A new drive to promote Britain abroad as a place to visit and do business was launched by the Prime Minister today.
It’s a real pleasure to be here in Paris to address the International Corporate Governance Network’s Annual Conference. The ICGN has a truly…
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