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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Lord Heseltine and Sir Ian Wrigglesworth encourage business to bid for share of funding for jobs and growth

    They will speak about the importance of economic growth and the role of the Regional Growth Fund. They will then take questions about the process…

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

  • Peer to Patent launches in the UK

    New website launched to help improve the patent application process for inventions.

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

  • Lord Heseltine encourages business to bid for share of funding for jobs and growth

    Lord Heseltine spoke about the importance of economic growth and the role of the Regional Growth Fund. He then took questions about the process…

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

  • Baroness Wilcox launches Peer to Patent in the UK

    During the six month pilot up to 200 applications in the computing field will be gradually uploaded for review on the website. These will include…

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

  • Davey welcomes red tape cut for smallest companies

    Small companies, or micro-entities, form the backbone of the British economy but have limited resources to comply with the same accounting requirements…

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

  • Interim Director at the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) appointed

    This interim appointment has been made in response to Sir Martin Harris informing Government of the necessity for him to stand down due to the…

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

  • Consumer Focus Wales: re-appointment of council members

    They will commence their roles on 28 May 2011. Notes to editors: Marcus Longley is Professor of Applied Health Policy and Director …

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

  • Major investment in green technology

    The Government has underscored its commitment to the green economy with two major investments in renewable energy technology.

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

  • Steps toward a low-carbon future

    Radical policies for the environment have long been a cornerstone of my party’s identity. A year into government, and we have already achieved…

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

  • Vince Cable announces major investment in green technology

    Business Secretary Vince Cable announced the start of a competition to form an Offshore Renewable Energy technology and innovation centre. The…

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

  • Remaking Britain’s economy: the growth plan for manufacturing

    Introduction It’s a great pleasure to be here today for this Manufacturing debate. As a businessman, I believe that growth will come from …

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

  • Visit underlines cooperation in science, innovation and higher education

    The agreement will see the UK and the United States increasing the links between their higher education institutions, including through increased…

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

  • Simplifying development to aid growth

    The update, an important action from the Growth Review, details the progress since the Government’s response to the independent review published…

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

  • World Leaders must save Doha from collapse

    A Trade Experts Group set up by the UK, Germany, Turkey and Indonesia has today published its final report - “World Trade and the Doha Round…

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

  • A vision for the Green Investment Bank

    The UK will be the first country in the world to create a bank dedicated to the greening of our economy.

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