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From The Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable
  • Chief Executive and Chair appointed for £1 billion Advanced Propulsion Centre

    Government and industry's strategy for building greener cars took a step forward with the appointment of key figures in the auto sector.

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

  • First new college in 20 years to support development of High Speed 2 (HS2)

    Plans for a new college to train the next generation of world-class engineers to work on the construction of High Speed 2 (HS2) unveiled.

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

  • Government welcomes £1 billion AgustaWestland helicopter deal

    AgustaWestland has signed a £1 billion contract to supply 16 helicopters plus support and training to the Norwegian government.

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

  • Ministers to consider outlawing exclusivity on zero hours contracts

    The government is consulting on the problems identified around the use of zero hours contracts.

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

  • Zero hours employment contracts

    The government is consulting on the problems identified around the use of zero hours contracts.

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

  • Vince Cable comments on AirAsia X Airbus order for 25 more A330-300s

    Vince Cable responds to the news that AirAsia X has placed a firm order with Airbus for 25 more A330-300s.

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

  • £2.3 million to open London’s professional services to more apprentices

    An innovative apprenticeships programme will be delivered in the capital’s professional services sector after a £2.3 million boost.

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

  • Business Secretary takes trade delegation to India's growing regional cities

    Vince Cable takes a delegation of 25 British companies to India's growing regional cities on a 4 day trade visit.

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

  • UK welcomes historic global trade deal to cut red tape

    A landmark global trade deal, which will boost the UK economy by more than £1bn a year was heralded by Prime Minister David Cameron today.

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

  • Government sets out new support on Small Business Saturday

    Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock sets out the government’s offer to make it easier for small businesses to grow and create jobs.

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

  • £5.6 billion worth of deals signed in China

    Trade and investment deals totalling over £5.6 billion and creating over 1,500 UK jobs have been signed between UK and Chinese firms.

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

  • Vince Cable comments on Funding for Lending changes

    Vince Cable comments on changes to the Funding for Lending scheme announced by the Bank of England today (28 November 2013)

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

  • New creative sector taskforce to boost trade by £500 million

    A drive to help the UK’s creative companies win high value contracts overseas will be launched by the government today (28 November 2013).

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

  • International investment secured to build 6,600 homes in the UK

    Vince Cable welcomes new £700 million inward investment deal, which will be delivered through UK company Sigma Capital Group.

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

  • Enterprise zones drive forward UK industry with foreign investment

    Enterprise zones are pushing the UK ahead of global competitors after attracting even more overseas investment.

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

  • Two weeks left to apply for Regional Growth Funding

    Government and industry are urging businesses to apply for a share of £300 million from the Regional Growth Fund before the deadline.

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

  • More small businesses benefiting as lending scheme hits 3 year high

    Small and medium-sized enterprises are increasingly able to secure bank loans supported by a government-backed scheme.

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

  • Association of Colleges conference 2013: colleges and innovation

    Vince Cable recognises further education achievements and asks colleges to innovate more than ever at Association of Colleges conference.

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

  • Engineering at the heart of multi-million college investment

    Colleges are set to invest millions in building modern facilities after 2 further rounds of government capital investment unlocked £488 million.

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

  • 10,000 new entrepreneurs supported by Start Up Loans

    The 10,000th loan from the government’s successful Start Up Loans scheme has been awarded to a budding entrepreneur from Cornwall.

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