Business 3 July 2013updated 22 Oct 2020 3:55pm “I was told about this £20bn down the back of the sofa quite a long time ago” Vince Cable on RBS: business quote of the day. By Helen Roxburgh “I was told about this £20bn down the back of the sofa quite a long time ago by Mr Hester, and I couldn’t understand his problem” Vince Cable, business secretary, talks to the BBC after the state-owned bank RBS says it has discovered £20bn that can be lent to small firms. Content from our partners How drones can revolutionise UK public services Spotlight Chelsea Valentine Q&A: “Embrace the learning process and develop your skills” Chelsea Valentine Apprenticeships: the road to prosperity Spotlight Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Related Politics The Tories still have a Liz Truss problem Economics The warfare state can rescue Britain Comment Donald Trump is living down to expectations