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By John Hayes
29 Feb 2012, Prince's Foundation, Shoreditch
John Hayes announces the introduction of a new set of awards for craft skills at the Prince's Foundation Apprenticeship Awards, and outlines plans for a new Craft Apprenticeship for the academic year 2013-14.
By Vince Cable
23 Feb 2012, Bristol and Bath Science Park
By David Willetts
4 Jan 2012, Policy Exchange, London
In a speech at Policy Exchange, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts argued that our greatest national assets - our universities, our science facilities and researchers - are the best single hope for making our way in the high-tech world of the future, creating jobs and opportunities and boosting high tech economic growth.
By Vince Cable
12 Dec 2011, CBI / Green Alliance Conference, London
Vince Cable argues that the formula for resource security is to let markets work and let business pick up market signals, but recognise the key role of government in supporting innovation and in setting the right price signals, in the move to a more sustainable low carbon economy.
By Vince Cable
23 Nov 2011, Engineering Employers’ Federation, London
Vince Cable outlines legislative changes to the employment law framework.
By Vince Cable
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.
By John Hayes
15 Nov 2011, Birmingham
John Hayes speaks at the Association of Colleges Annual Conference
By John Hayes
3 Nov 2011, Thistle Hotel, Brighton
John Hayes speech for the Institute for Careers Guidance Annual Conference 2011
By Mark Prisk
1 Nov 2011, Local and National Regulators Conference, London
Mark Prisk explores the role that local and national regulators can play protecting the public and supporting growth.
By Vince Cable
26 Oct 2011, The Ideas Space, Policy Exchange, 10 Storey's Gate, Westminster, London, SW1P 3AY
Vince Cable sets out the Government's new industrial strategy, aimed at returning world-class British manufacturing to the heart of the economy.
By David Willetts
19 Oct 2011, Royal Society of Medicine, London
David Willetts encourages the UK research base to realise its full potential and exploit all its strengths, affirming that public investment remains strong even in tough times.
By John Hayes
12 Oct 2011, London
Skills Minister John Hayes unveils an upgraded and improved standard to underpin the new National Careers Service. The Matrix Standard will promote effective delivery of information, advice and guidance to millions of people through the new National Careers Service, which launches April 2012.
By Vince Cable
11 Oct 2011, Design Centre, Islington
Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable announces a manufacturing package worth over £170 million to drive future growth, including a £140 million investment in the new high value manufacturing technology and innovation centre.
By Vince Cable
28 Sep 2011, Marmara Hotel, Taksim, Turkey
By Vince Cable
13 Sep 2011, Pullman Montparnasse, Paris
Vince Cable explains why a strong corporate governance framework is an essential component in achieving sustainable economic growth.
By Vince Cable
8 Sep 2011,
Business secretary Vince Cable addresses the Universities UK annual conference 2011.
By John Hayes
6 Sep 2011, CBI, London
Minister for Skills John Hayes discusses the benefits of apprenticeships and outlines new Government measures to make it easier for employers to take on large numbers of apprentices.
By Vince Cable
26 Jul 2011, The Which? Banking Reform debate in London
Vince Cable delivers keynote speech on creating a sustainable and stable banking sector for a prosperous economy.
By John Hayes
7 Jul 2011, Thame, Oxfordshire
John Hayes talks about the importance of high-quality careers guidance in schools.
By Mark Prisk
28 Jun 2011, Hyatt Regency Churchill hotel, London
Mark Prisk outlines the government’s plans to help the construction industry by reforming procurement, providing greater certainty over future public projects, and supporting UK firms to compete in overseas markets.
By Mark Prisk
28 Jun 2011, One Great George Street, London
In this speech Mark Prisk discusses the government’s Plan for Growth and outlines how it will lead to a more resilient model of economic growth.
By Edward Davey
24 Jun 2011, Chatham House, London
For the closing speech at the annual Chatham House Competition Policy conference, the Competition Minister Edward Davey set out the proposals and reactions for the new Competition and Markets Authority.
