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From The Rt Hon Matt Hancock
  • Multi-million pound fund to get hydrogen cars moving

    The arrival of hydrogen cars on UK roads is a step closer as the Business Minister Matthew Hancock announced up to £11 million of funding.

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

  • £80 million boost for leasing finance as British Business Bank focuses on alternative lending for small business

    Shire Leasing has received an £80 million boost thanks to an investment by the British Business Bank and the private sector.

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

  • Matthew Hancock speech to the Innovation of Cool Earth Forum

    Energy Minister Matthew Hancock's speech to the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's (METI) Innovation of Cool Earth Forum in Japan.

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

  • Move to make UK global centre for sharing economy

    Government launches an independent review of the sharing economy.

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

  • Ineos awarded license for onshore oil and gas exploration

    DECC has given the go ahead to major chemicals giant Ineos to take a majority share in an onshore oil and gas licence block in Scotland by taking over BG’s interest (51%).

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

  • Government to remove barriers to onshore oil and gas and deep geothermal exploration

    By removing barriers to deep underground drilling access we are speeding up oil and gas and deep geothermal energy exploration.

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

  • Attracting foreign direct investment: UK government success

    Addressing the Forum of business leaders, Matthew Hancock spoke about action the UK government is taking to foreign direct investment to the UK.

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

  • Letter of response to the talk fracking campaign

    Letter from Energy Minister Matthew Hancock in response to questions submitted via the 'my fracking questions' website.

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

  • Electronics firms given power to drive better enforcement of regulation

    As part of the Business Focus on Enforcement programme techUK has been charged with reviewing the electronics sector.

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

  • Leading business backs NATO summit in Wales

    Businesses from across the UK will provide their support to make next week’s NATO Summit a success, Matthew Hancock announced today.

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

  • Backing for home-based business boom

    Budding entrepreneurs will be given greater freedom to start and grow a business from their home.

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

  • 20,000th start up loan as scheme passes £100 million for entrepreneurs

    The Start Up Loans Company has now offered more than £100 million to entrepreneurs wanting to set up their own business.

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

  • Businesses get greater say on how regulation is enforced

    The Fresh Produce Consortium and the National Farmers’ Union have been selected to run reviews under Business Focus on Enforcement.

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

  • New onshore licensing round opens

    Ministers today opened the bidding process for companies seeking licences to explore for onshore oil and gas, to help discover how the gas under our feet can help power our homes.

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

  • New minister for Portsmouth announces £5 million project on first visit to city

    New minister for Portsmouth announces a £5 million fund to help companies develop cutting-edge technology for unmanned boats and submarines.

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

  • Skills Minister announces multi-million pound drive to boost diversity in creative industries

    Matthew Hancock announces a further £4 million of funding to match industry investment, in a major boost to the creative industries.

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

  • Bridging the divide between academic and vocational education

    By linking the education system more closely to the world of work, we’re aiming to ensure all young people have the chance to fulfil their potential.

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

  • Matthew Hancock's speech on a skills revolution

    Speech at the Sutton Trust international summit on professional, technical and vocational education for young people.

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

  • Thousands more school leavers choosing apprenticeships

    New statistics show thousands more 16- and 17-year-olds embarking on apprenticeships than last year.

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

  • Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) summit

    Matthew Hancock sets out the government’s commitment to continue to help small businesses.

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