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From Minister for Small Business, Industry and Enterprise
  • Real progress in red tape reform

    Government publishes the full summary for 2011 on cutting the cost of regulation for business.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Automotive manufacturing growth

    UK car production increased by more than 10% in August.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Manufacturers asked to take up the Red Tape Challenge

    Manufacturing businesses up and down the country are being asked to play their part in cutting bureaucracy and red tape in the latest phase of a campaign to reduce the burdens on British businesses.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Retaining UK manufacturing talent

    New system launched to retain highly skilled employees across advanced manufacturing and engineering sectors.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New mentoring scheme for British businesses

    A new scheme will offer support on a range of issues faced by businesses covering the whole of the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Manufacturers open doors to next generation of engineers

    Students across the country will get the chance to see one of the UK's vanguard industries today (29 June) as companies in the automotive sector throw open their doors in a pilot for a new government initiative.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CBI & Management Today business summit

    Introduction I am delighted to be here this morning, to talk about the Government’s strategy for achieving sustainable, long-term economic …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK Contractors Group annual lunch

    Introduction Thank you for that introduction, James [Wates; chairman]. It’s a real pleasure to join you for your annual lunch today. The…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Blow the whistle on red tape and lack of common sense

    A new challenge to business owners, employees, the public and even government inspectors was laid down today, asking them to blow the whistle on inconsistent and over-zealous enforcement of rules and regulations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Green Investment Bank seminar

    Introduction I’m delighted to join you today to talk about this Government’s radical plans to set up a Green Investment Bank. The global…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Remaking Britain’s economy: the growth plan for manufacturing

    Introduction It’s a great pleasure to be here today for this Manufacturing debate. As a businessman, I believe that growth will come from …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local growth moves up a gear

    New measures to help local enterprise partnerships and further roadshows for the Regional Growth Fund.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Accelerating local growth

    Introduction Master Cutler, Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s a real pleasure to be here for the launch of Sheffield City Region’s Local Enterprise…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Aeronautical Society Annual Conference

    Introduction It’s a great pleasure to join you for today’s conference, and I believe you have had a productive two days, both on the military…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The challenge of growth: a European dialogue on SMEs

    Introduction Deputy Prime Minister; Lord Mayor; Minister of State; Your Excellencies. It’s a great pleasure to be here today and to be able…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Creating the most entrepreneurial decade

    Introduction Thanks for the kind introduction. I value a long and good relationship with the FSB. And I can assure you that as a Business…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pro.Manchester Business and Professional Services Conference

    Introduction Good morning. It’s a real pleasure to be here in Manchester and to have the chance to speak at this conference. The question…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2012 Olympic Games: Opportunity for maritime industries

    Introduction It’s a real pleasure to join you for today’s conference - and it’s good to see such a broad mix of companies, charter managers…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Taking action to support the aerospace industry

    The Aerospace Growth Partnership will tackle issues affecting the competitiveness of the UK industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Trade Association Forum Annual Conference

    Introduction Good morning. I’m delighted to have the chance to speak to you today. What is the role of government in seeking a stronger, …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government