Thursday, 15 December 2011 14:30
Taskforce to boost finance options for businesses
Business Secretary Vince Cable today set out the next steps to diversify business finance, announcing details of an industry-led Taskforce to be led by Tim Breedon, Legal and General chief executive and current chairman of the Association of British Insurers.
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Finance
Monday, 12 December 2011 16:40
Vince Cable and William Hague Campaign for more British exports to Asia
Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable and Foreign Secretary William Hague, have launched a UK Trade & Investment campaign to encourage more British companies to export to Asia’s high growth and emerging markets.
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Business Know-How
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 14:18
Government Announces 11 New Enterprise Zones to Accelerate Local Growth
The location of eleven new Enterprise Zones, designed to boost local growth and create over 30,000 new jobs by 2015, were announced today by the Prime Minister, David Cameron, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, and the Communities Secretary, Eric Pickles.
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News & Features
Monday, 11 July 2011 10:09
Overseas Investment Creates 95,000 New Jobs
Business Secretary Vince Cable today reaffirmed the importance of inward investment in rebalancing the economy, as he published figures showing 94,598 jobs created or safeguarded in 2010/11.
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News & Features
Tuesday, 14 June 2011 11:36
Cable Drives Home UK growth on Visit to Detroit
Business Secretary Vince Cable arrived in Detroit yesterday to engage in talks with two of the US' most influential car companies, Ford and General Motors (GM). The talks will be aimed at strengthening trade and investment ties, which are already very strong
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News & Features
Monday, 06 June 2011 13:42
‘Japan is Safe and Open for Business', Cable tells British Business
Business Secretary Vince Cable completed his tour of Japan Friday with a speech to two hundred influential business leaders, in which he re-affirmed the importance of the UK's relationship with Japan, and the British Government's support in the aftermath of the recent earthquake.
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News & Features
Wednesday, 01 June 2011 09:50
Business Secretary Urges UK Firms to Explore the Countless Opportunities in Korea
Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable will visit the Republic of Korea this week to see for himself the many trade opportunities that will be made available to UK firms once the EU - Korea Free Trade Agreement comes into force this July.
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News & Features
Friday, 27 May 2011 10:26
Vince Cable Announces Major Investment in Green Technology
The Government has underscored its commitment to the green economy with two major investments in renewable energy technology.
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News & Features
Monday, 16 May 2011 09:32
Radical Reforms for Parental Leave and Flexible Working Proposed
The Government today launched a consultation on plans to introduce a new system of flexible parental leave from 2015 as part of its plans to create a modern workplace for the modern economy.
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News & Features
Tuesday, 29 March 2011 14:05
Business Secretary focuses on growth during Welsh manufacturing tou
The role of the private sector and manufacturing in growing Britain's economy is the focus of the Business Secretary's first visit to South Wales today
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News & Features
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