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A UK government campaign to cut EU red tape has saved businesses over £200 million in the first year.

• Updated: 6 November 2014

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

Matthew Hancock speaks at the CBI industrial strategy conference.

• Updated: 20 October 2014

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

Shire Leasing has received an £80 million boost thanks to an investment by the British Business Bank and the private sector.

• Updated: 9 October 2014

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

Government launches an independent review of the sharing economy.

• Updated: 29 September 2014

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

Matthew Hancock announces a further £4 million of funding to match industry investment, in a major boost to the creative industries.

• Updated: 14 July 2014

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

By linking the education system more closely to the world of work, we’re aiming to ensure all young people have the chance to fulfil their potential.

• Updated: 9 July 2014

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

Speech at the Sutton Trust international summit on professional, technical and vocational education for young people.

• Updated: 8 July 2014

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

New statistics show thousands more 16- and 17-year-olds embarking on apprenticeships than last year.

• Updated: 4 July 2014

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

Matthew Hancock sets out the government’s commitment to continue to help small businesses.

• Updated: 3 July 2014

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

Professor Timothy Dafforn and Simon Devonshire to bring their expertise into the heart of Whitehall as entrepreneurs-in-residence.

• Updated: 3 July 2014

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

Minister of State for Skills and Enterprise Matthew Hancock's written ministerial statement on improving post-16 numeracy and literacy.

• Updated: 2 July 2014

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

Minister Matthew Hancock announces that cash will attract brightest and best to teach post-16 students.

• Updated: 2 July 2014

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

Matthew Hancock announces a new range of apprenticeships that will be developed by employers under the Trailblazer scheme.

• Updated: 27 June 2014

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

The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill has been introduced to Parliament today (25 June 2014)

• Updated: 25 June 2014

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

New stats show more 16- to 18-year-olds in education, employment or training since comparable records began.

• Updated: 25 June 2014

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

Speech by Matthew Hancock to the Unionlearn annual conference.

• Updated: 23 June 2014

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

Matthew Hancock, Skills Minister, speaks to the Sunday Times Festival of Education about vocational education.

• Updated: 20 June 2014

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

Consultation launched on expanding and simplifying the loan system for further education learners.

• Updated: 19 June 2014

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

A consultation on the future funding of traineeships has been launched today by Skills and Enterprise Minister Matthew Hancock.

• Updated: 19 June 2014

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

The government announces rigorous technical qualifications that can be studied for alongside GCSEs.

• Updated: 18 June 2014

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