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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Minister commits Government to easing burdens on universities

    He will say an agreement reached with Her Majesty’s Treasury will enable universities to become more efficient through closer collaboration:…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government to seek public views on changing the law to find cures for inherited diseases

    The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has been asked to lead a public discussion to ask if a new scientific procedure, which…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hydrogen fuels lower emissions

    Government and industry launch a new project to ensure UK is well positioned for the future rollout of cleaner cars.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Government and cross industry programme to make hydrogen powered travel in the UK a reality

    The new programme - UKH2Mobility - will evaluate the potential for hydrogen as a fuel for Ultra Low Carbon Vehicles in the UK before developing…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local democracy: January 2012

    On 1 November 2011 The Government launched a consultation, “What can a mayor do for your city?”, asking local communities to contribute their…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Willetts comments on the rail industries' newly launched paid internship scheme

    “Internships can be an excellent way to get into the professional jobs market, and the Track and Train scheme will provide graduates with the…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Going for growth

    New campaign launches to support and raise the profile of mid-sized businesses and help them grow into tomorrow's success stories.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mid-sized firms to spearhead UK export drive

    A delegation of Mid-sized Businesses (MSBs) will accompany Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green and John Cridland Director General of the…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Our high tech future

    David Willetts has today set out an ambition to make Britain the best place in the world to do science.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Our Hi-Tech Future

    Economic Growth Growth is the Coalition’s highest priority for 2012. It is going to be a year of serious economic challenges. We are better…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Willetts launches Research Council impact reports

    David Willetts said: “These reports demonstrate that the UK is a world leader in science and research. From the development of groundbreaking…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • David Willetts speech – Our hi-tech future – Policy Exchange, Westminster, 4 January 2012

    **Economic Growth ** Growth is the Coalition’s highest priority for 2012. It is going to be a year of serious economic challenges. We are better…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Britain to be the best place in the world to do science

    In a speech at Policy Exchange, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts will argue that our greatest national assets - our universities…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New manufacturing advisory service launched

    A new national programme to help small and medium manufacturing businesses to grow has officially launched.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New manufacturing advisory service launched

    The new Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) is now available to all manufacturing businesses across England. It will be delivered by the MAC…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Call for a WEEE bit of recycling this Christmas

    A campaign is being launched today, Boxing Day, which shows the benefits of recycling and helps the public find their nearest recycling point…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Statement from Vince Cable on retirement of Sir Kevin Smith from GKN plc

    “I would like to take the opportunity to recognise the significant contribution that Sir Kevin Smith has made to UK industry, on the occasion…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Future of wave hub is secured

    The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) will take over ownership of the Wave Hub asset from the South West Regional Development…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Reform for UK Banking

    Government publishes its response to the report by the Independent Commission on Banking (ICB).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government sets out plans to reform the structure of banking in the UK

    The Government will implement the ICB’s advice in stages with the full package of reforms completed by 2019. All necessary legislation will …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government