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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Make it in Great Britain

    New call for UK manufacturing champions to show the best of British industry throughout 2012.

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

  • Champions asked to help celebrate and show that manufacturers ‘Make it in Great Britain’

    Make it in Great Britain is a new campaign aimed at transforming outdated opinions of UK manufacturing. The campaign will culminate in an exhibition…

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

  • Opportunities for growth the priority for new Green Construction Board

    The board, which is co-chaired by Business Minister Mark Prisk and Chief Executive of Lend Lease, EMEA Dan Labbad, will be focused on taking…

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

  • UK and Mexico sign agreement on intellectual property and growth

    The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will improve international cooperation between the two nations on issues involving copyright, patents…

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

  • David Willetts comments on UCAS applications figures

    Commenting on early UCAS 2012 applications data, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said: “It is too early in the applications…

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

  • Prime Minister welcomes independent report on growth opportunities in Liverpool

    The document, an independent assessment commissioned by the Prime Minister, studies the potential for growth, job creation and investment in…

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

  • Report changes debate on future migration patterns in the face of environmental change

    It also shows that migration can have a transformative role in helping communities adapt to hazardous conditions.

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

  • UK research base most productive in the world

    The UK is a world-leader in science and research according to a new report from BIS.

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

  • Gareth Roberts Science Policy Lecture

    It is truly an honour to give this, the third Gareth Roberts memorial lecture. Sir Gareth looms large over much of what I’ll be discussing…

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

  • Paul Morrell Re-Appointed as Government’s chief construction adviser

    Mr Morrell, who was first appointed Chief Construction Adviser in December 2009, for a two year period will be reappointed for a further year…

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

  • UK research base most productive in the world

    The ‘International Comparative Performance of the UK Research Base 2011’ report was compiled by Elsevier and published by the Department for…

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

  • Vince Cable appoints next Science and Technology Facilities Council Chief Executive

    Vince Cable said: “I am delighted to welcome Professor Womersley as the next Chief Executive of the Science and Technology Facilities Council…

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

  • UK space strategy boosted by new role for Keith Mason

    Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said: “I am delighted that Professor Mason has agreed to take up this important work …

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

  • New plan to power the electronics industry to growth

    Britain is a world leader in many aspects of power electronics. The technology is used to do everything from making mobile phone batteries last…

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

  • Consultation on the future role of the Financial Reporting Council

    The aim of the reforms is to create an FRC that is clearer about its role and purpose, proportionate in the execution of that purpose and in…

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

  • New appointments to Technology Strategy Board

    The newly-appointed board members are Colin Paynter, Ian Shott, Robert Sorrell and Mike Carr. They will serve until 30 June 2014. Secretary…

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

  • New help for manufacturers could generate £1.5bn growth and create 23,000 jobs

    The new service will be delivered by the Manufacturing Advisory Consortium (MAC) and will help create an estimated £1.5bn in economic growth…

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

  • Huddersfield factory gears up for green growth

    Nick Clegg and Vince Cable announce £4.8 million of Regional Growth Funding for local businesses.

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

  • Women on boards report shows slow progress

    Prime Minister David Cameron challenges more businesses to set out their plans to increase female representation at senior levels.

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

  • Huddersfield factory gears up for green growth

    Huddersfield business David Brown Gear Systems has successfully secured £4.8 million of private sector and government funding from the Regional…

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