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  • "Space: a new direction" – David Willetts speech at Farnborough International Airshow 10 July 2012

    Good morning, everyone - and let me add a personal welcome to our distinguished guests today: Francesco Profumo, Enrico Saggesse, Vladimir Popovkin…

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

  • Plan launched to keep UK aerospace flying high

    The new funding, part of a total £200 million investment in aerospace since 2011, was announced alongside a new vision for the future of the…

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

  • Minister gives space industry added boost

    In a speech at the Farnborough Air Show, the Minister will highlight the powerful economic growth potential that the £9.1 billion UK space industry…

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

  • Business Secretary Vince Cable statement - Farepak

    Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “The result of the legal proceedings case against the former directors was disappointing but this increased…

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

  • Lord Green hails top European inward investment ranking for the UK

    The UK is placed second in the world for attracting inward investment, after the United States, up from third place last year. Lord Green…

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

  • Cities’ economic power unlocked in radical power shift

    The core cities are Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester. These eight largest and most economically…

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

  • New board member for the Higher Education Funding Council for England

    David Willetts, Minister for Universities and Science said: “I am delighted to welcome Mark to the HEFCE Board. He brings with him a vast…

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

  • Business Secretary backs growth in Yorkshire

    Business Secretary Vince Cable said: “The Government is committed to help close the gap between North and South and encourage strong and …

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

  • Vince Cable comments on GKN/Volvo

    **Notes to editors **1. The Government’s economic policy objective is to achieve ‘strong, sustainable and balanced growth that is more evenly…

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

  • Focusing on enforcement of regulation in pubs

    The Government is encouraging anyone involved in running a pub, particularly a community pub, to feed in their experiences, good and bad, of dealing with local authorities and other regulators as part of the Focus on Enforce…

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

  • Top Inventors Make it in Great Britain

    Business Minister Mark Prisk has announced the finalists of a nationwide competition to find the UK’s next big pre-market products, processes and concepts.

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

  • New lease to make life simpler for small businesses

    The Small Business Lease, which is free to download and use, will in particular help new and independent retailers.

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

  • Make it in Great Britain Challenge finalists unveiled

    Successful entries of the Make it in Great Britain Challenge include a new technology which could offer relief to tinnitus sufferers, an eco…

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

  • David Willetts comments on findings from the Large Hadron Collider at CERN

    **Notes to editors **1. The Government’s economic policy objective is to achieve ‘strong, sustainable and balanced growth that is more evenly…

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

  • Norman Lamb sets out plans to develop a mutual Post Office

    Mutual businesses can deliver greater staff engagement, lower staff turnover and higher customer satisfaction. Evidence shows they are less …

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

  • Pubs to have their say on how regulations are enforced

    Mark Prisk, Business and Enterprise Minister, said: “Pubs are the beating heart of our communities. They are essential for people to relax…

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

  • Government shows support for employee ownership

    Speaking at a summit at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Deputy Prime Minister confirmed Government will act on recommendations put…

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

  • Government delivers better access to business mentors

    Government has made significant progress in promoting business mentoring in the last year.

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

  • The Future of Employment Law

    Norman lamb tells the CIPS why the government is changing employment law to benefit both businesses and employees.

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

  • Candidate for Chair of the Medical Research Council announced

    The current MRC Chair Sir John Chisholm steps down at the end of September. The House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee will…

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