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  • Government announces £100 million fund for green investment and welcomes new jobs

    The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will set out today how the renewable energy sector is delivering vital investment and jobs to the UK. Dagenham…

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

  • ICT firms announce expansion plans at london 2012 summit

    East London receives a boost today as five ICT firms announce plans to expand their operations in Tech City, Europe’s fastest-growing digital…

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

  • Vince Cable visits Lancashire to see benefits of Regional Growth Fund

    Lucite International which designs, develops and manufactures acrylic-based products was awarded £2.2 million in round two of the Regional Growth…

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

  • Government joins forces with industry to tackle late payment

    Members of the Small Business Economic Forum (SBEF) have all signed an agreement to work together to develop new measures to ensure that payments…

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

  • Military style’ lessons to teach prisoners how to read and write

    The pilot will be carried out in six prisons in the North West, and will be based on the successful approach used for training new recruits …

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

  • £29 million for life sciences research announced at British Business Embassy

    Ministers will announce substantial new funding awards to boost the UK life sciences industry, as UK and international delegates meet in London…

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

  • Billions of pounds of UK investment announced at the Global Investment Conference

    Past Olympians and driver of world’s fastest car unite for best of British education showcase.

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

  • Business Secretary relishes Cumbrian enterprise

    Vince Cable was in Cumbria today to celebrate the positive impact that entrepreneurs are having on the local economy. The Business Secretary was in the North West to promote enterprise during a visit to the ‘Made in Cumbria’…

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

  • Business Secretary relishes Cumbrian enterprise

    The Minister met with entrepreneurs from Abbey Horn Gifts who make local souvenirs and Hawkshead Relishes who produce a range of local relishes…

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

  • New chair of the Medical Research Council appointed

    Vince Cable said: “I am very pleased to welcome Donald as chair of the Medical Research Council. His high level experience of business and…

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

  • Past Olympians and pilot of world’s fastest car join forces at showcase for best of British education

    Inspiring the next generation will be the theme at the British Business Embassy today as 250 UK and international delegates will explore how…

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

  • Hooper Report: Industry should lead on new ‘Copyright Hub’

    The report, ‘Copyright works’, was Richard Hooper’s final report on the feasibility of developing a Digital Copyright Exchange. The report’s…

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

  • Olympic designer Stella McCartney and James Bond Producer Michael G. Wilson lead creative charge at British Business Embassy

    Fashion designer Stella McCartney, who designed Team GB’s performance kit, and James Bond producer Michael G. Wilson OBE will be among those…

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

  • Government names new Chief Construction Adviser

    Mr Hansford will work with government and industry to ensure Britain’s construction sector is equipped with the knowledge, skills and best practice…

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

  • UK innovation going for gold

    The US / UK Financing Innovation Conference aims to highlight the quality of British companies, the UK research base and encourage venture capitalists…

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

  • Boost for UK creative industries as global brand leaders meet in London

    Investments worth around £15 million were outlined today at a global business summit in London, while a UK firm announced that it had won two…

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

  • Summit Boosts UK–China Trade and Investment: Foreign Secretary

    Senior Government ministers will meet leading UK and Chinese industrialists at a global business summit in London today aimed at fostering trade…

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

  • Billions of pounds of UK investment announced at the Global Investment Conference

    On the eve of the Olympic Games, Ministers host the Global Investment Conference, launching the British Business Embassy and its series of Global Business Summits.

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

  • Global Investment Conference

    Vince Cable sets out the benefits of operating a more liberal trading system.

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

  • Vince Cable speech: Global Investment Conference, Lancaster House, London, July 26

    Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to share a platform with Minister Sharma from India and Minister Aganga from Nigeria. Tomorrow we are welcoming…

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