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

  • £100 million to be invested in skills

    The Growth and Innovation Fund will boost investment in training and help businesses grow.

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

  • Cable outlines agenda for growth

    At the Mansion House speech Vince Cable outlines the importance of putting growth at the heart of the government's work.

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

  • Mansion House Trade and Industry speech 2011

    Vince Cable outlines 3 key items in the government's growth strategy: free trade, deregulation and removing the barriers to investment.

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

  • Growth opportunities for UK automotive manufacturing

    A new report sets out the details of the manufacturing parts that car makers want to source from the UK, but are not currently buying here.

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

  • Green Economy Council formed to help business

    New group will look at how government and industry can work together to help business rise to the low carbon challenge.

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

  • Ensuring higher education is open to all

    Universities wanting to charge over £6,000 for their courses from 2012 will have to work much harder to recruit students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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

  • Vince Cable comments on today's banking statement

    Commenting on today’s bank statement Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “Today’s agreement is a good step forward for British business. Banks…

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

  • Government gives boost to UK life sciences sector

    UKCMRI will be one of the most significant developments in UK biomedical science for a generation.

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