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  • 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

  • "Japanese investment continues to play a central role in the UK's economy"

    Business Secretary Vince Cable today spoke at a gathering of Japanese and British business leaders to set out the clear message for British business that not only is Japan safe to travel to, it is a market with real opportun…

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

  • Oakham welcomes soldiers home from Afghanistan

    The streets of Oakham were packed with well-wishers last week showing their support for soldiers from 16th Regiment Royal Artillery and 104 Military Working Dog Support Unit who have recently returned home from Afghanistan.

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

  • Vince Cable speech: GMB Congress – 6 June 2011, Brighton Conference Centre

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

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

  • New powers for communities to cleanse their streets of clutter

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today called on residents to unite and decide how they will use new powers to do a spring clean of…

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

  • Corporal Michael John Pike killed in Afghanistan

    It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Corporal Michael John Pike from A Company, The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (4 SCOTS), was killed in Afghanistan on Friday 3 June …

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  • 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

  • Princess praises signallers for work in Afghanistan

    Soldiers who helped keep the Army's communications running during 16 Air Assault Brigade's deployment to Afghanistan were praised yesterday for their 'courage, determination and adaptability' by Her Royal Hig…

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

  • Half-a-decade in Helmand

    This year marks the fifth anniversary of when nearly 3,500 British troops deployed to Helmand province. This was stage three of NATO’s plan …

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

  • Vince Cable speech: UK and Japan standing together for recovery and growth

    In a year when we’ve worked together closely on a range of international issues I want to reaffirm the importance of that relationship. Everyone…

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

  • Keeping pets healthy during hot weather

    Extra care should be taken to protect pets in the current hot weather, Defra’s Chief Vet Nigel Gibbens said today.

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

  • An explosive patrol in Helmand

    Lance Corporal Ryder arrived in Helmand on Operation HERRICK 14 a few weeks ago, and has started blogging from the front line. Last week, his…

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

  • Land Warfare Conference

    Speech delivered by Gerald Howarth, Minister for International Security Strategy.

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

  • RAF destroys Gaddafi ammunition depot

    RAF Typhoon and Tornado jets struck ten Gaddafi-regime ammunition storage bunkers and a military vehicle yesterday at a site near Waddan in Libya, using Enhanced Paveway II and Paveway IV bombs.

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

  • Making travel safer in cyberspace – minister calls for closer partnership with industry and the public

    Francis Maude, minister for cybersecurity, today urged business leaders to help invest in empowering safe travel through cyberspace.

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

  • Making travel safer in cyberspace

    Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office and cyber security, made a keynote speech at a conference in London.

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

  • Op OMID HAFT clears insurgents from Loy Mandeh area of Afghanistan

    British forces from all three Services have supported hundreds of Afghan soldiers in carrying out a major operation to clear insurgents from one of their last remaining strongholds in central Helmand.

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

  • Enhanced Paveway III bombs ready for action in Libya

    The 2,000-pound (907kg) bombs, which are designed to punch through the roof or wall of a hardened building, have been prepared for use and could…

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

  • Responding to Japanese nuclear crisis

    Amongst those travelling to Japan to help with the recent crisis following the damage to the Fukushima nuclear power plant was a UK military Radiation Monitoring Team (RMT).

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