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From The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable
  • Oral Ministerial Statement on the Green Investment Bank

    Vince Cable delivers oral statement to the House of Commons: 24 May 2011

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

  • New Growth Fund opens for business

    New £2.5 billion fund launched to provide funding for UK SMEs.

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

  • Bringing the Intellectual Property regime up to date

    I recognise that, for people here, intellectual property (IP) and its enforcement are daily concerns. I’d like to think that I understand at…

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

  • Modern Workplaces

    In the past few days we have marked the first anniversary of the Coalition. In the year since its formation, our central task has been to overcome…

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

  • Britain open for business

    Further support to help British companies compete on the global stage, and new Chief Executive announced for UKTI.

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

  • Helping UK companies compete on the global stage

    UKTI Strategy and FCO Business Charter put new focus on trade and investment for growth.

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

  • Vince Cable comments on Doha Trade deal

    Vince Cable responds to business leaders on the Doha Trade agreement.

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

  • £450M investment for regional jobs and growth

    The first round of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) sees £450 million invested in businesses across Britain.

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

  • Red tape challenge kicks off

    Government gives you the chance to rip up some of the 21,000 rules and regulations that are getting in your way.

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

  • Vince Cable speech to British Chambers of Commerce

    Introduction Thank you for the invitation to speak at this event, and your very warm welcome. The Chambers of Commerce have played a key …

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

  • HEFCE Annual Conference 2011

    Good afternoon. Next month, the Coalition Government will mark its first year in power. Today, I want to reflect briefly on what has been …

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

  • Edinburgh's Green Investment Bank Bid handed to Secretary of State

    Cross-sector group presents business case at Westminster. Green Bank: Michael Moore accepts the Edinburgh bid from Ron Hewitt, Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

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

  • Further education boosts economy by £75 billion

    New research shows Apprenticeships generate around £40 for each pound of Government investment.

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

  • The importance of social enterprise

    I ask the obvious question which is: what is it about social enterprise which attracts three ministers and the leader of the Opposition to your…

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

  • StartUp Britain

    Groundbreaking campaigns and projects announced to help inspire and support new businesses in the UK.

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

  • Budget 2011

    Government sets out radical plan to get the UK economy growing.

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

  • Vince Cable bins business red tape

    Sweeping reforms to regulation will free business from the burden of red tape.

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

  • Government boosts UK manufacturing

    Vince Cable announces the UK's first Technology and Innovation Centre to drive growth and help industry capitalise on the UK's world class research.

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

  • Cutting the car's carbon footprint

    £10 million funding for research projects will answer fundamental questions in developing low carbon vehicles.

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

  • Inspiring the scientists of the future

    National Science and Engineering Week runs from the 11 to 20 March.

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