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From The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable
  • Beecroft report on employment law

    Statement by Vince Cable on the Beecroft report on employment law.

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

  • New investment for Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port

    General Motors announces that the new Vauxhall Astra will be built at the plant, securing 2000 jobs.

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

  • £70 billion of potential government business published

    Government's long term plan to reform the way the public sector does business ramped up today as new and updated data on potential future government contracts was published.

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

  • Intelligent Mobility Summit

    Good afternoon, it’s a real pleasure to join you for what is an important event. We are not here to talk about technology - There are plenty…

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

  • Backing small businesses to grow

    New measures to strengthen supply chains and reduce the burden of regulation for businesses.

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

  • Focus on Enforcement

    Government wants your views on how enforcement can be improved or done differently.

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

  • Federation of Small Businesses Annual Conference

    Good morning. I was due to attend last year’s conference, but on the day I received a 5am call in my hotel room in Liverpool summoning me back…

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

  • Call for evidence on workplace dismissal rules

    Government seeks views on dismissal rules as part of its wide-ranging Employment Law Review.

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

  • British Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference speech 15 March 2012

    Good afternoon. I’m grateful for this opportunity to speak to the British Chambers of Commerce and its many members. I value the strong and …

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

  • Women on boards: one year on

    Lord Davies has published the first annual progress report on his ground-breaking review of Women on Boards.

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

  • National Science and Engineering Week 2012

    Vince Cable launches National Science and Engineering Week in Newcastle.

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

  • Green Investment Bank for Edinburgh and London

    Vince Cable announces the location of the first ever UK Green Investment Bank.

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

  • Green Investment Bank to be based in Edinburgh and London

    Scottish Secretary Michael Moore has welcomed the news the Green Investment Bank will be headquartered in Edinburgh.

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

  • Mansion House Trade and Industry speech 2012

    Vince Cable sets out the government's objective to improve Britain's finance landscape for the benefit of businesses and investors.

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

  • Nissan to build new car in Sunderland

    Vince Cable welcomes Nissan's new investment in the UK, supported by Government funding.

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

  • EEF National Manufacturing Conference 2012

    Good morning. I have just come back from the Geneva Motorshow, where another resounding win for British manufacturing was announced this morning…

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

  • Industrial strategy: Next steps

    At this difficult stage of the recovery, it must now be clear to everyone that Britain needs to build a different kind of economy. We need one…

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

  • Manufacturing Summit 2012

    There is a temptation to say that because a lot of the things we recognised as industry years ago have gone, that is the end of manufacturing…

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

  • Best of British manufacturing

    The Government joins manufacturers this month to celebrate British manufacturing and explore how the sector can support economic growth.

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

  • Vince Cable targets green growth

    Business Secretary announces £50m 'Green centre' in Glasgow.

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