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Statement from Vince Cable on an amendment to the Code, concerning the right of accompaniment to a grievance hearing.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
One year on from the severe floods that hit the Somerset Levels, Business Secretary Vince Cable is visiting small businesses in the area.
A comprehensive review of how government should conduct stock market Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) has been published today (18 December 2014).
The government unveils its ambitious new plan to keep British science and innovation at the forefront of global excellence.
Vince Cable today announced employer-led National Colleges to develop advanced manufacturing, digital, wind energy and creative skills.
The Regional Growth Fund has put £1 billion in the hands of businesses, which leveraged nearly £3 billion in private sector investment.
Vince Cable announces that the government has fulfilled its commitment to starting 2 million apprenticeships in this Parliament.
Vince Cable announces £40 million of funding to support research in the industrial biotechnology sector.
Official figures show that the number of private sector businesses in the UK has reached 5 million for the first time.
£19 million help to tackle climate change opens today (5 November 2014).
Government ministers are announcing £67 million of funding to support British businesses and scientists.
Vince Cable announces the setting up of a taskforce to assess the possible impact of the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruling on holiday pay.
Vince Cable marked the second Tomorrow’s Engineers Week by confirming government commitment to invest in training engineers of the future.
Business Secretary Vince Cable today (27 October 2014) set out the progress made in changing the investment culture of UK equity markets.
Top quality new apprenticeships are being designed by employers as part of the government’s successful apprenticeship trailblazers scheme.
Vince Cable's keynote speech at the CBI's ‘Raising the bar of the UK’s industrial future’ breakfast.
Vince Cable announces new funding to address skills shortages and build on the success of the UK’s automotive industry.
Cable visits India to spread the message ‘Britain is open for Business’ and dispel the myth that the UK isn't welcoming to Indian students.
Shire Leasing has received an £80 million boost thanks to an investment by the British Business Bank and the private sector.
Women representation on FTSE 100 boards continues to increase.
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