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By Vince Cable
Today, Queen Mary University of London
Business Secretary Vince Cable sets out the challenges and opportunities for scientific research in the UK.
By John Hayes
22 Jul 2010, Hackney College
"I believe that we can deliver more and save money. But we will only achieve cost effectiveness by challenging the orthodox assumptions about what skills are for, how they are funded and what role Government should play."
By David Willetts
21 Jul 2010, Farnborough Space Day
David Willetts gives his first keynote speech on the future of the UK's dynamic space sector.
By Vince Cable
19 Jul 2010, Farnborough Airfield, Hampshire
Vince Cable opens the Sustainable Aerospace Conference on the first day of the Farnborough Airshow 2010.
By Vince Cable
15 Jul 2010,
Vince Cable sets out his views on the university and wider higher education sector, and his aspirations for it, in a time of difficult change.
By John Hayes
14 Jul 2010, Riverbank Plaza Hotel, London
John Hayes talks about further education and how the coalition government will try to build a truly lifelong learning system.
By Mark Prisk
13 Jul 2010, Siemens extended board meeting, Four Seasons Hotel, Canary Wharf, London
"Enterprise, investment and innovation are this nation’s route back to economic health. So we stand ready to work in partnership with every business, and every country, as we strive to get our economy growing once again, to create jobs and secure prosperity in the years ahead.”
By David Willetts
9 Jul 2010, Royal Institution, London
David Willetts highlights the importance of science in tough economic circumstances.
By Mark Prisk
23 Jun 2010, Manufacturing Excellence Awards, Dorchester Hotel, London
Mark Prisk argues that a renaissance in modern manufacturing is essential in order to galvanise the UK economy and boost this country’s international competitiveness.
By John Hayes
17 Jun 2010, City and Islington College
By Edward Davey
15 Jun 2010, Trading Standards Institute annual conference, Edinburgh
Edward Davey praises the work of the Trading Standards Institute in his first speech as Minister for Consumer Affairs.
By John Hayes
10 Jun 2010, QEII Conference Centre, London
John Hayes describes the coalition government's new skills strategy.
By Vince Cable
10 Jun 2010,
In this lecture SOS Vince Cable asks: is there a progressive way to cut the deficit. He argues that there is, and sets out how the Government will aim to cut public spending while maintaining important investments in growth.
By Vince Cable
3 Jun 2010, CASS Business School
In this speech Vince Cable sets out his priorities for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. He argues that BIS must be a "Ministry of Growth", helping create an environment in the UK where enterprise can flourish.
By Baroness Wilcox
2 Jun 2010, House of Lords, London
Baroness Wilcox opens the Queens Speech Debate (4th Day) on Business and Economic Affairs, Energy, Environment, Agriculture and Transport.
By John Hayes
19 May 2010, Mermaid Theatre, London
If we want to build a bigger society as the Prime Minister has missioned us to, then we must recognise the value of community learning to civil society. In all its forms, learning is a powerful glue that can bind us together as families, as friends, as communities.
