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From Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade
  • £17.5 million for skills in Leeds City Region

    The government today (5 February 2015) announced £17.5 million for businesses to improve skills in the Leeds City Region.

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

  • Vince Cable comments on GCA announcement on Tesco's relationship with its suppliers

    Vince Cable responds to the announcement that the Groceries Code Adjudicator will be launching an investigation into Tesco.

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

  • Cable reveals most improved FTSE 100 companies appointing women to their boards

    Business must keep up the momentum for representation of women on their boards, according to Business Secretary Vince Cable.

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

  • New powers for business groups to tackle late payment

    The government is bringing in tough new laws and bulking up existing codes of practice to tackle the issues of late payment.

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

  • £100 million to propel future of aerospace industry

    Six projects will share £80 million for aerospace research to help deliver growth and innovation in key areas of technology.

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

  • Government outlines higher education funding priorities for 2015 to 2016

    The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has issued its annual Grant Letter to the Higher Education Funding Council for England.

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

  • Business Secretary celebrates record applications for UK higher education

    Vince Cable visits Kingston University in Surrey to celebrate the record demand for higher education from across the UK and overseas.

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

  • Fines for supermarkets move a step closer

    Measures that will grant the Groceries Code Adjudicator powers to fine UK supermarkets breaching the Groceries Code are laid in Parliament.

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

  • Industry and government join forces to launch new vision for UK rail supply chain

    Industry and government have come together to set the strategic vision for the strengthening of the UK’s rail supply chain.

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

  • Government and automotive industry start the motor on £30 million skills investment

    The government is joining forces with leading UK automotive manufacturers to boost skills across the sector.

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

  • Cable calls for digital transformation across Europe

    Vince Cable: businesses and consumers across Europe are being let down by the “patchwork” approach to the digital economy in Europe.

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

  • 25,000 new businesses supported by Start Up Loans

    The government's Start Up Loan scheme approves 25,000th business loan, taking the amount lent to new firms to nearly £130 million.

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

  • Cyber security boost for UK firms

    Measures to help UK businesses face the cyber security challenge and help our cyber security firms tap into the US market have been announced.

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

  • Statement on the amended Acas Code of Practice on Discipline and Grievance

    Statement from Vince Cable on an amendment to the Code, concerning the right of accompaniment to a grievance hearing.

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

  • Vince Cable visits small businesses on the Somerset Levels

    One year on from the severe floods that hit the Somerset Levels, Business Secretary Vince Cable is visiting small businesses in the area.

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

  • Santa delivers early for UK exporters

    Sales of British fresh Christmas trees abroad are up by over 100% and British toy producers sales soar by over £25 million.

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

  • Debate encouraged on future process for stock market flotations

    A comprehensive review of how government should conduct stock market Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) has been published today (18 December 2014).

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

  • Government unveils £6 billion package for UK science and innovation

    The government unveils its ambitious new plan to keep British science and innovation at the forefront of global excellence.

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

  • Cable: new generation of National Colleges will lead revolution in hi-tech skills

    Vince Cable today announced employer-led National Colleges to develop advanced manufacturing, digital, wind energy and creative skills.

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

  • Regional growth fund investment reaches £4 billion

    The Regional Growth Fund has put £1 billion in the hands of businesses, which leveraged nearly £3 billion in private sector investment.

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