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  • Government response to Science and Technology Committee Report on alcohol guidelines published

    The Government has published its response to the Science and Technology Committee Report on Alcohol Guidelines.

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

  • World-leading energy firm invests in uk

    23 March 2012 Wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa today gave a huge vote of confidence to the UK offshore wind industry by announcing their plans…

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

  • David Willetts comments on GlaxoSmithKline’s investment in the UK

    “It also shows the company’s commitment to maintaining a strong research and development base in the UK - evidence that our life sciences strategy…

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

  • PM welcomes 1,000 new jobs at GlaxoSmithKline

    PM: "a major investment that will create many highly skilled jobs and provide a great boost to the economy."

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

  • New interim Chief Executive of NAS announced

    He will be filling the vacancy left by Simon Waugh who announced in January that he would be leaving for personal reasons in March after three…

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

  • Over £13 million to make the NHS a safer place

    Two world-class research centres will receive a share of over £13 million to help make the NHS a safer place for patients, the Government announced today.

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

  • Funding for two patient safety research centres announced

    Two research centres will receive a share of over £13 million funding to help make the NHS a safer place for patients. The money, which comes…

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

  • Government seeks views on dismissal rules

    Views are also requested on the idea of compensated no-fault dismissal for micro-businesses with fewer than 10 employees. Under such a system…

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

  • Retailing: the way ahead

    Introduction Good morning. It’s a great pleasure to be here, for what promises to be a fascinating conference. Retailing faces considerable…

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

  • Government announces first LEP retail pathfinder

    The LEP - run by economic development company GFirst - will develop and pilot a range of retail initiatives such as Portas Review recommendations…

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

  • £6.8 million to benefit patients through charities

    Seventy four charities including the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Epilepsy Society and the Spinal Injuries Association will get a share…

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

  • Number 10 Press Briefing - US UK Higher Education, Science, And Innovation Collaboration

    Joint factsheet following President Obama and the Prime Minister's press conference at the White House.

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

  • Maps and Apps: Video Interviews

    The Maps and apps Showcasing Event place on 22 February 2012.

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

  • National Science and Engineering Week 2012

    Vince Cable launches National Science and Engineering Week in Newcastle.

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

  • £750,000 boost for turning ideas into business reality

    Winning projects come from areas such as healthcare and computer games design to intellectual property valuation and social enterprise, with…

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

  • Science and the City

    It’s great to be here to celebrate the launch of WillPLACE. For me, it’s a welcome opportunity to recognise one of Britain’s great business …

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

  • Shifting power to the local NHS – a new way for NHS IT

    A profound shift of decision-making to the local NHS means that clinicians lead change in information technology, ensuring its freedom to innovate, the Health Secretary said today at the launch of the Chief Clinical Informat…

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

  • Government supports Nissan’s latest car project in Sunderland

    Vince Cable visited the Geneva Motor Show where he saw Nissan unveil the Invitation concept car. A production version will be built in Sunderland…

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

  • Extra funding to pay for new health equipment and buildings

    More than £330 million of extra funding will be spent on providing state of the art equipment and facilities to improve services for patients…

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

  • Science into growth: international comparisons

    A letter advising the Prime Minister on how other countries are using science and technology to help their economies.

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