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  • Vince Cable presents honours to fashion and construction champions

    Ray O’Rourke was awarded an honorary Knighthood in recognition of his services to the construction industry in the United Kingdom. Ray’s outstanding…

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

  • Business Minister visits manufacturers and LEPS in West Midlands

    The minister wants to meet with as many partnerships as possible as they put together strategies for growth in their local areas. Meeting local…

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

  • National Measurement System launches new UK strategy

    **‘The National Measurement System: Strategy Document: 2011 - 2015’ **published today sets out the action that Government is taking to support…

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

  • Government guarantees local influence in future development of RDA assets

    The HCA will own the assets and liabilities, with local communities involved in decisions about future development plans to maximise the benefits…

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

  • Vince Cable responds to Bombardier announcement

    Economic Response Task Force to be set up as a result of the ongoing review by Bombardier Transportation of its UK rail operations.

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

  • Business Secretary Vince Cable responds to Bombardier announcement

    The Task Force will be headed up by Margaret Gildea OBE, who runs** **Organisation Change Solutions, to mitigate the economic impact of job …

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

  • New mentoring scheme for British businesses

    A new scheme will offer support on a range of issues faced by businesses covering the whole of the UK.

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

  • David Willetts secures agreement for cheaper access to space

    The government has today reduced the minimum insurance demanded for licensing routine satellites from €110m to €60m. This will save industry…

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

  • Go East for your next Korea move

    This landmark deal is the first of its kind between the EU and an Asian market. It will reduce tariffs on 97% of all goods and services and …

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

  • Review of statutory duties on local authorities

    Statement about the review of statutory duties on local authorities.

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

  • New plans to cut bureaucracy in Brussels and keep the UK on the front foot in Europe

    The three new ‘Operating Principles’ set out how the UK can exert early influence over legislation coming from the European Union. They aim …

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

  • David Willetts comments on the HESA graduate destinations survey

    “The graduate jobs market is showing encouraging signs of improvement, with an increase in employment for the first time since the beginning…

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

  • Manufacturers open doors to next generation of engineers

    Students across the country will get the chance to see one of the UK's vanguard industries today (29 June) as companies in the automotive sector throw open their doors in a pilot for a new government initiative.

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

  • Manufacturers open doors to next generation of engineers

    As part of the See Inside Manufacturing programme, the Government and industry are calling on the budding young engineers of tomorrow to see…

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

  • 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

  • CBI & Management Today business summit

    Introduction I am delighted to be here this morning, to talk about the Government’s strategy for achieving sustainable, long-term economic …

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

  • UK Contractors Group annual lunch

    Introduction Thank you for that introduction, James [Wates; chairman]. It’s a real pleasure to join you for your annual lunch today. The…

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

  • Re-appointment of Heather Wakefield as commissioner to the Low Pay Commission

    The appointment is for a further three year term commencing from 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2014, and is made in accordance with the Office of the…

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

  • UK business set to benefit from simpler and cheaper patent system for Europe

    For the first time in 60 years, ministers have agreed on the languages regime for the patent - the number of translations which applicants need…

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

  • Blow the whistle on red tape and lack of common sense

    A new challenge to business owners, employees, the public and even government inspectors was laid down today, asking them to blow the whistle on inconsistent and over-zealous enforcement of rules and regulations.

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