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From Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade
  • Istanbul Finance Summit

    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…

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

  • Vince Cable responds to BAE job cuts

    Business Secretary Vince Cable responds to the announcement by BAE Systems that they are to cut nearly 3000 jobs.

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

  • Business is Great Britain

    A new drive to promote Britain abroad as a place to visit and do business was launched by the Prime Minister today.

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

  • International Corporate Governance Network - Annual Conference 2011

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

  • Universities UK Annual Conference

    Good morning - and thank you, Eric Thomas, for that introduction. I’d like to wish you every success in your new role - and to record my…

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

  • £6.5m boost for renewable energy skills

    Vince Cable announces £6.5m investment to deliver a new generation of engineering leaders in renewable energy.

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

  • New enterprise zones announced

    The Government announces 11 new Enterprise Zones to accelerate local growth, as part of the Plan for Growth.

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

  • New Challenges, New Chances for adult learning

    New consultation launches setting out proposals that will promote high quality teaching and learning for adults and strengthen the skills system.

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

  • Public Disorder - support for business

    Vince Cable - Written Ministerial Statement

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

  • Government axes retail red tape

    Vince Cable announces plans to scrap or simplify more than 160 regulations that currently apply to retailers and their customers.

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

  • The Plan for Growth: Four new Enterprise Zones set up to boost local growth

    The locations of four more Enterprise Zones and a progress report on Plan for Growth reforms announced today.

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

  • Reforming the banks

    Vince Cable delivers keynote speech on creating a sustainable and stable banking sector for a prosperous economy.

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

  • The banking landscape since the general election

    The banking landscape since the general election It is 15 months since I worked with Which? on its Banking Commission, before joining the Coalition…

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

  • 10,000 Higher Apprenticeships to help business

    The Prime Minister announces creation of a £25 million fund that will support up to 10,000 Advanced and Higher Apprenticeships.

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

  • Investment and jobs for Humber region

    Vince Cable puts puts focus on investment and job creation on Humber visit.

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

  • Skills projects will boost growth across the economy

    Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced Government backing for employer led projects to deliver the skills for growth in sectors ranging from healthcare to nuclear manufacturing.

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

  • British businesses receive royal award

    Over 150 Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2011 have been awarded to businesses from across the UK.

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

  • Access agreements for universities

    Final details of the fees universities will charge next year are released today by the Office for Fair Access.

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

  • Vince Cable responds to Bombardier announcement

    Economic Response Task Force to be set up as a result of the ongoing review by Bombardier Transportation of its UK rail operations.

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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