Cable's five ways to get Britain booming

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MP Vince Cable, the secretary of state for business, has proposed five policies to get the British economy booming again, warning of a lack of confidence among business leaders.

In a letter to Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Cable said the government needs to lay out a 'strategic vision' for the future of British industry. His five suggestions are: 1. Identify and support key technologies Cable said the government needs to show more leadership in identifying and supporting key technologies. "We have a fantastic scientific tradition in this country, and technology leadership must drive economic activity in the future." He said the government has done "some good things" to promote scientific expansion, but said more must...

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