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From Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)
  • Research boost for UK manufacturing industries

    The announcement forms part of the Advanced Manufacturing strand of the Government’s Growth Review and will help stimulate growth through research…

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

  • Ministers backing UK manufacturing from idea to lab to market

    Today’s announcement is a key part of the Government’s Growth Review, targeting the expansion of Britain’s manufacturing sector and positioning…

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

  • Vancouver Group and WIPO launch new international work sharing tool to reduce patent backlog

    The launch of the CASE is a significant advancement towards greater cooperation between IP offices in sharing the results of examination work…

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

  • Willetts comments on HEFCE recurrent grants 2011-12

    “Next year will be a year of transition to a new funding regime where more teaching funding will follow the choices of students. We recognise…

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

  • A competition regime for growth

    Government announces new proposals to create a single competition body, to boost growth and streamline processes for business.

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

  • Guardian HE Summit

    The purpose of those three speeches was to show how the Coalition’s policies - in particular, our decision that funding for universities should…

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

  • New business-friendly competition proposals announced

    A Competition Regime for Growth: a consultation on options for reform’ sets out proposals to create a single Competition and Markets Authority…

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

  • Cutting the car's carbon footprint

    £10 million funding for research projects will answer fundamental questions in developing low carbon vehicles.

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

  • 2012 Olympic Games: Opportunity for maritime industries

    Introduction It’s a real pleasure to join you for today’s conference - and it’s good to see such a broad mix of companies, charter managers…

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

  • David Willetts comments on the draft Defamation Bill

    “I am delighted we have delivered on our promise to reform Defamation Law - this Bill is good news for science. However, the work does not stop…

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

  • £10m funding for three low carbon vehicle R&D projects

    These projects have been developed by EPSRC with the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) through the Low Carbon Vehicle Innovation Platform Integrated…

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

  • Government receives the first report of the Sandwich Economic Development Task Force

    “This report is the first step towards developing viable, long term prospects for the future of the Sandwich site. “Pfizer and the Government…

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

  • £11 million testing facility to make air travel safer

    Chipir’ will be the first dedicated facility outside of the US to look at how silicon microchips respond to cosmic radiation. It will use an…

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

  • TV helping promote entrepreneurship as a career

    The ‘Impact of Media on Entrepreneurial Intentions and Actions’ report supports the view that media portrayals of enterprise are promoting more…

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

  • Inspiring the scientists of the future

    National Science and Engineering Week runs from the 11 to 20 March.

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

  • David Willetts appoints new Student Loans Company non-executive director

    The new SLC non-executive director is Professor Glynis Breakwell, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bath. Professor Breakwell said: &ldquo…

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

  • Motorsport and auto manufacturers sign up to open their doors

    As part of See Inside Manufacturing nearly 30 companies will throw open their doors in October so that school children and students can get …

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

  • Taking action to support the aerospace industry

    The Aerospace Growth Partnership will tackle issues affecting the competitiveness of the UK industry.

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

  • Trade Association Forum Annual Conference

    Introduction Good morning. I’m delighted to have the chance to speak to you today. What is the role of government in seeking a stronger, …

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

  • Business and Enterprise Minister to complete his 'Week in Small Business'

    The Minister has worked with five separate businesses, all in different markets, to gain a strong understanding of the daily issues facing small…

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