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  • Science Minister launches consultation on Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees

    A consultation on updating the 'Code of Practice for Scientific Advisory Committees' was launched today (17 September 2010).

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

  • Science Minister underlines importance of public engagement at British Science Festival 2010

    Speaking about the festival, Mr Willetts said: “Every year this festival conveys the wonder and importance of science and engineering in a …

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

  • Business Secretary welcomes Free Trade Agreement signature

    Commenting on the signature of the FTA, Vince Cable said: “The signing of the FTA at the European Council today is certainly going to boost…

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

  • Vince Cable - Königswinter Conference 2010 Speech

    It is a pleasure to be at the Konigswinter Conference today. It is 60 years since its inception and the event has played an important role in…

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

  • Lord Brittan hosts South African Deputy President

    Deputy President Motlanthe was at the head of a delegation visiting London that included South African government ministers, officials and the…

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

  • Explaining the science of climate change

    A new website which explains the science behind the headlines on climate change was launched today (16 September 2010).

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

  • Doing business with China

    Business Minister Mark Prisk calls on UK firms to explore the new opportunities in China and Hong Kong.

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

  • Corporate governance reforms:rebuilding trust, empowering shareholders and protecting long-term value

    Introduction Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. It must have been sometime since you have had a Coalition…

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

  • Edward Davey - ABI Investment Conference 2010 Speech

    Good afternoon and thank you for inviting me to speak to you today. It must have been sometime since you have had a Coalition Minister come…

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

  • Vince Cable - Economist Emerging Markets 2010 Summit Speech

    European ships went East because that was where the wealth was - be it in spices, cotton, porcelain or silk and the rest of it. Nevertheless…

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

  • Rights holders to bear 75% of Online Digital Economy Act copyright infringement costs

    The decision will see costs resulting from these measures split between rights holders and internet service providers (ISPs) at a ratio of 75…

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

  • China Britain Business Council - China 20:20 Business Forum

    Introduction Sir David Brewer, Professor Fan Gang, Professor Li Shirong, Sun Ming, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. It gives me great…

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

  • Dodgy director punished

    Paul Mulholland of Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, stole £121,425 from BI Industries (Holdings) Ltd where he was sole director. The money was…

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

  • Chief Scientist faces 'Frost on Sunday' talk to discuss the science behind climate change

    Professor Sir John Beddington will be sitting in the hot seat for a 'Frost on Sunday' talk with 1 of the UK’s most famous interviewers.

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

  • Government publishes Hooper Royal Mail update

    Since June Hooper has been analysing developments in the postal sector in the last 18 months. He has found that the underlying issues that threatened…

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

  • Science and innovation key to driving the growth agenda

    Mr Willetts is in the city today to officially open the UK’s most powerful microscope, attend the “topping out” ceremony for a new £200m biological…

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

  • Black Country Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards

    Introduction It’s a great pleasure to be here today to celebrate the many successes that Black Country businesses have chalked up over the …

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

  • Cable visits groundbreaking post office

    Community organisation Darnall Forum, a registered charity, stepped in to reopen the branch in new premises, just over a year after its previous…

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

  • David Willetts' speech to Universities UK Annual Conference

    We’ve just heard an eloquent case for universities. Steve, as always, you marshalled your evidence effectively and spoke on behalf of the whole…

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

  • Cable asks: can we do more with less in science?

    In a speech at Queen Mary, University of London, Business Secretary Vince Cable examined how we can economise without damaging science and the prospects for growth.

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