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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • £50m to upgrade colleges

    Successful colleges across England to receive at least £225,000 to modernise facilities, with some receiving up to £1 million.

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

  • The role of science, research and innovation in creating growth

    Over the next few weeks and months, major decisions will be made on Government spending priorities as part of a wider move to stabilise the …

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

  • Response to ONS stats which shows that manufacturing output is up 0.3% on the month

    “The manufacturing sector will be vital to stimulating the economy so I welcome the ONS statistics published today which shows a 0.3% rise in…

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

  • Vince Cable - Science, Research and Innovation Speech

    Over the next few weeks and months, major decisions will be made on Government spending priorities as part of a wider move to stabilise the …

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

  • Transforming Lives

    Good afternoon everyone. It’s a great pleasure for me to join you all today in welcoming the launch of Transforming Lives. I also want to take…

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

  • New Local Enterprise Partnerships criss-cross the country

    Following the closing day for submitting local enterprise partnership proposals the Government confirmed that it has received 56 proposals from…

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

  • Vince Cable welcomes appointment of Stephen Green as Trade Minister

    Vince Cable said: “The appointment of Stephen Green sends a strong signal to our trading partners that the Government views the promotion of…

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

  • David Willetts comments on latest OECD figures

    “The OECD report shows that our Higher Education faces some real challenges, which the Government is determined to tackle. We have already taken…

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

  • A recovering economy requires local remedies

    In an op-ed that first appeared in The Financial Times newspaper, Business Secretary Vince Cable and Communities Secretary Eric Pickles outline the part local enterprise partnerships will play in the economic recovery.

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

  • UK manufacturing on show

    Business Minister Mark Prisk wants to attract new talent to the sector.

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

  • BIS HQ showcases UK manufacturing to attract new talent

    The Government is committed to promoting manufacturing as it is critical to economic growth with responsibility for 53 per cent of UK exports…

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

  • Minister announces appointment of two trustees to the NESTA board

    They have been appointed for a term of four years from 4th June 2010. Minister of State for Universities and Science David Willetts said: …

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

  • Copyright agreement between China and Britain signed

    Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox today signed a new Memorandum of Understanding on copyright with Liu Binjie, Minister of the …

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

  • Building business with Brazil

    Business Secretary Vince Cable leads a delegation of UK businesses to Brazil.

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

  • Ministers call on business to improve disabled access ahead of the 2012 Games

    In 2012 one million disabled visitors are expected in London for the Olympic and Paralympic Games bringing with them millions of pounds in business…

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

  • Hayes celebrates Nissan skills commitment at launch of Juke

    At the unveiling of the latest car to be built at Sunderland, Nissan announced the creation of 75 advanced apprenticeships over the next 5 years…

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

  • FTSE 350 companies toast 'Cafe Culture' learning

    These companies, including 11 from the FTSE 350, represent nearly two million employees. They formed part of a recent ‘Cafe Culture’ campaign…

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

  • Auto sector driving growth

    Business Secretary Vince Cable test drives Aston Martin and Jaguar cars as part of tour of West Midlands.

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

  • Aston Martin dream becomes reality for Business Secretary

    Dr Cable will also test drive Jaguar’s green car - the electric and petrol hybrid known as the Limo Green. This innovative prototype project…

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

  • Export Control Organisation shortlisted for business awards

    The Export Control Organisation (ECO) has been named as a finalist in the Better Regulation category of The National Business Awards 2010.

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