Trade Minister Richard Caborn visited Bradford today to toast the success of a higher education and skills training drive in the district.

Mr Caborn addressed more than 100 local business people at the 21st Century Business Skills event, held at the city's Cedar Court Hotel.

The conference was organised by the Yorkshire and Humberside Universities Association to celebrate the success of its Higher Level Skills Fund, which has invested £8.5 million in helping the region's businesses.