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Top stories

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  Government funding for 19,000 degree-level apprenticeships

  Yesterday

  £18.7m from the Higher Apprenticeship Fund will support sectors including construction, advanced engineering, and financial services.

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  Autumn Statement 2011

  29 Nov 2011

  Measures to build a stronger economy announced, including the second phase of the Growth Review and the National Infrastructure Plan.

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  Protecting and promoting the UK in a digital world

  25 Nov 2011

  The Government today published its new Cyber Security Strategy

Speeches

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  Reforming employment relations

  23 Nov 2011, Engineering Employers’ Federation, London

  Vince Cable outlines legislative changes to the employment law framework.

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  Association of Colleges final keynote

  17 Nov 2011, The Association of Colleges Annual Conference, The ICC, Birmingham

  Vince Cable thanks the Association of Colleges for their achievements since the launch of the Government's Skills Strategy in November 2010.

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  Association of Colleges Annual Conference

  15 Nov 2011, Birmingham

  John Hayes speaks at the Association of Colleges Annual Conference

Press releases

• £158 million investment in e-infrastructure to power growth and innovation

  Yesterday

  UK scientists and businesses will have access to the most sophisticated technology keeping them at the cutting edge of research and development, as details of the Government’s multi-million pound e-infrastructure investment were announced today by David Willetts.

• Business and learners to benefit from stronger, more flexible FE sector

  Yesterday

  Key reforms to Further Education will see businesses helping to develop the courses that best meet their needs for growth, increased education exports and promotion of excellence in teaching as announced today by Skills Minister John Hayes.

• 19,000 new higher apprenticeships to deliver skills for growth

  Yesterday

  Business Secretary Vince Cable today announced details of how Government funding will support thousands of apprenticeships up to degree equivalent, enabling employers, colleges and universities to deliver the advanced skills most critical for growth.