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  • Government sets out steps to change culture in UK equity markets

    Dr Cable set out his support for Professor Kay’s 10 Principles for Equity Markets, which focus on reversing the culture of short-termism and…

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

  • £400 million boost to England's colleges

    £400 million will be spent at a number of English colleges to upgrade facilities and resources, with £110 million coming from the Government.

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

  • Association of Colleges annual conference 2012

    Vince Cable sets out how government will improve the status of FE colleges, provide funding to improve facilities and focus on apprenticeships and social mobility.

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

  • UK secures £1.2 billion package of space investment

    From satellite communications to Mars rovers and nuclear space batteries to weather satellites, the direction of Britain’s investment in European…

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

  • Government discusses new approach for EU funding

    The EU funds covered include the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), European Social Fund (ESF), the European Agricultural Fund for Rural…

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

  • £400 million boost to England’s colleges

    The Government is investing £110 million, through the Skills Funding Agency, which will be more than matched with £302 million investment from…

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

  • Youth challenge to promote value of creative copyright

    MusicBiz is fronted by Newton Faulkner, the English singer-songwriter and musician known for his unique style of guitar playing. Highlighting…

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

  • Association of Colleges annual conference 2012

    Matthew Hancock talks about the important role further education has in the UK's education system and how the government will raise the standing of FE.

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

  • £150 million for businesses to build skilled workforce

    The fund is the second round of the Employer Ownership Pilot (EOP) which is already giving nearly £70 million to companies including Nissan,…

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

  • Matthew Hancock speech to Association of Colleges conference

    Minister Matthew Hancock speaks to the Association of Colleges conference, 20 November 2012.

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

  • New power to boost consumers access to data

    Jo Swinson announces new powers for consumers to request their personal customer data from business, under the midata programme.

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

  • CBI conference 2012

    Vince Cable tells the CBI conference what the UK's long-term plans for business will be and how this will create growth.

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

  • Low Pay Commission visit to London

    Susan Anderson, Kay Carberry and Neil Goulden will meet a number of representatives in London to hear first hand what impact the National Minimum…

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

  • Students to be talent spotted for engineering careers

    The extension of the Talent Retention Solution (TRS) now means that students can sign-up to match their skills and experience to job vacancies…

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

  • Vince Cable Speech: CBI conference, Grosvenor House, London, 19 November 2012

    **Introduction: competitiveness **You have heard the PM speak about achieving economic growth and jobs in the UK in an environment where …

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

  • ‘One-in, two-out’: Government to go further and faster to reduce burdens on business and help Britain compete in the global race

    From January 2013, every new regulation that imposes a new financial burden on firms must be offset by reductions in red tape that will save…

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

  • New power to boost consumers’ access to data

    Following a consultation this summer, the Government will announce that it will look to legislate if companies fail to comply with the voluntary…

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

  • Cambridge based project named most enterprising in Europe

    The Outset Project run by YTKO has picked up the Grand Jury prize at the European Commission’s European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2012. …

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

  • Business Minister announces £40 million boost for high growth SMEs

    Longwall Ventures ECF, the 12th Enterprise Capital Fund, comprises £25 million government investment and £15 million from private investors.

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

  • Call for Evidence on the Government’s Review of the Balance of Competences between the United Kingdom and the European Union

    The call for evidence is part of the Government review of the balance of competences between the UK and EU which was announced by the Foreign…

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