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From Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade
  • Putting students at the heart of higher education

    Government releases a Higher Education White Paper - Students at the Heart of the System.

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

  • Association of British Insurers Conference

    Good afternoon. Your industry is a massive and important one employing around 275,000 people and responsible for investments of over £1.5 …

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

  • New student finance taskforce launched

    David Willetts backs the new taskforce on student finance, headed by Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert.com and former NUS President Wes Streeting.

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

  • Government launches next phase of Growth Review

    Skills, the rural economy and medium sized businesses will be the focus as the Government concentrates on restoring the economy.

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

  • UK car industry shows its strength

    New investment in the UK car industry signals renewed confidence in the UK and the Government's focus on growth, manufacturing and skills.

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

  • New opportunities for investment in UK auto industry

    Good evening, it’s a real pleasure to be here. A very warm welcome to the directors of ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association…

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

  • GMB Congress

    This is my first speech as Business Secretary to a union annual conference. Thank you, warmly for the invitation. About ten months ago, I …

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

  • Japan open for business

    Vince Cable set outs the clear message that not only is Japan safe to travel to, it is a market with real opportunities.

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

  • UK and Japan standing together for recovery and growth

    I am delighted to be in Japan. Last July the British Foreign Secretary, William Hague, underlined in this very room his determination to give…

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

  • Major investment in green technology

    The Government has underscored its commitment to the green economy with two major investments in renewable energy technology.

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

  • Steps toward a low-carbon future

    Radical policies for the environment have long been a cornerstone of my party’s identity. A year into government, and we have already achieved…

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

  • A vision for the Green Investment Bank

    The UK will be the first country in the world to create a bank dedicated to the greening of our economy.

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

  • 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