News and Speeches
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Yesterday
Statement by Vince Cable on the Beecroft report on employment law.
17 May 2012
General Motors announces that the new Vauxhall Astra will be built at the plant, securing 2000 jobs.
16 May 2012
UK manufacturers in the construction industry are exhibiting at BIS to highlight the industry’s multi-billion pound contribution to the UK economy.
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2 May 2012, Publishers Association annual general meeting, London
Willetts sets out the government’s new approach to accessing and publishing publicly-funded research findings.
25 Apr 2012,
The Secretary of State argues the case for investing in developing intelligent transport systems and outlines how the Government is supporting innovation in this field.
18 Apr 2012, Royal College of Music, London
David Willetts' speech to the HEFCE annual conference on higher education reform.
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Yesterday
On publication of the Beecroft report today Business Secretary Vince Cable today said:
Yesterday
Vince Cable today visited SSI Teesside and announced the award of £1.4 million from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) which will help create and protect 1,800 jobs.
18 May 2012
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched this year’s Cracking Ideas competition and is inviting children across the country to use their creativity to invent a special space-themed gizmo or gadget.
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