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From Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade
  • Global Investment Conference

    Vince Cable sets out the benefits of operating a more liberal trading system.

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

  • Make it in Great Britain Exhibition opens

    Today Vince Cable opens the Make it in Great Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, celebrating the success of British manufacturing.

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

  • Vince Cable delivers speech on UK science, openness and internationalisation

    Vince Cable explains why it's good for growth for scientists to operate in a range of countries.

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

  • Association of British Insurers Chairman's Dinner 2012

    Vince Cable addresses the insurance industry abbout why banking reform is vital and why there needs to be government reform and changes in banking practice and company directors' pay.

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

  • Government strengthens reporting framework for directors' pay

    The Government is consulting on draft regulations on what companies must disclose in pay reports.

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

  • Government announces far-reaching reform of directors' pay

    Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced the most comprehensive reforms of the framework for directors’ remuneration in a decade.

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

  • Delivering growth while reducing the deficit

    Vince Cable looks at lessons to be learned from the 1930s economic crisis on how we can build our way out of a slump but need to adopt a loose monetary policy.

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

  • The UK in a global world: how to focus on steps in the value chain that really add value

    Vince Cable looks at how we should respond to the challenge of massive structural changes in the global market and why it is essential to understand what drives these changes.

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

  • The Times CEO Summit

    Vince Cable tells CEOs why Britain should focus on exporting our goods and why we must support our industry to compete with the best in the world.

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

  • SMMT International Automotive Summit

    Vince Cable congratulates the motor industry for its growth and success in all areas in particular its flexible workforce and expert skills.

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

  • £500 million of Government investment for small and mid-sized businesses open for applications

    The government is today asking for applications to manage £500 million of its investment available through the Business Finance Partnership.

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

  • Top team appointed as Green Investment Bank company is formed

    The UK Green Investment Bank (UK GIB) moved a step closer to going live. The Business Secretary announced the formation of the public company and the appointment of its top directors.

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

  • 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