The UK government has announced that driverless cars will be allowed on public roads from January next year.

It also invited cities to compete to host one of three trials of the tech, which would start at the same time.

In addition, ministers ordered a review of the UK's road...

Minimum wage: The Low Pay Commission backs a 3% increase

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 27th February 2014 08:03.

The Low Pay Commission has recommended a 3% increase in the minimum wage to £6.50 an hour for adults, Business Secretary Vince Cable has told...

Vince Cable sends dossier on RBS treatment of struggling businesses to financial regulators

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 24th November 2013 17:49.

*Business Secretary seeks response to evidence of RBS's handling of ailing businesses* Business Secretary...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-25077124

Interesting thing about this is how many ordinary punters and customers like most of us on here were forced into default by the big banks, who hasn't had their interest rate increased until it squeaked then forced to try to pay the ridiculous...

Cable to cap unfair dismissal payouts

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 14th September 2012 18:16.

Business Secretary Vince Cable has proposed a cut in how much workers can claim for unfair dismissal at employment tribunals. He will consult on...

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Student loans: No early repayment penalty, Cable says

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 24th February 2012 10:35.

There will be no extra charge on students who want to pay back their loans early after they graduate, Business Secretary Vince Cable has confirmed.......

Coalition refuses to open HBOS dossier

This is a duplicate of the Blog Entry made on 28th August 2011 11:14.

*Coalition refuses to open HBOS dossier * ---Quote (Originally by 5corpio)--- *Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, has rejected a plea to...

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