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  • Multi million package announced to boost innovation and research in the UK

    A £75 million boost for high tech small and medium sized businesses is part of a package of measures announced today in the Government's new Innovation and Research Strategy for Growth.

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

  • Putting the NHS on the side of patients

    Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today set out his vision for an NHS that is truly on the side of patients

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

  • New £125 million fund to boost UK advanced manufacturing supply chains

    A new initiative of up to £125 million is being set up to improve the global competitiveness of UK advanced manufacturing supply chains, Business Secretary Vince Cable announced today.

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

  • Government boost to UK life science industry

    A multi million pound package of support has been announced to support the UK's life sciences industry.

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

  • Life-saving defence technology awarded

    A lightweight oxygen generator developed to save lives on the front line has won first prize at the Engineer Technology and Innovation Awards 2011.

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

  • Government boost to world leading UK life science industry

    A multi million pound package of support outlined by the Prime Minister today to support the UK's life sciences industry

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

  • Accelerating adoption of innovation in the NHS

    The report 'Innovation Health and Wealth: Accelerating Adoption and Diffusion in the NHS' is published today.

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

  • Innovation, health and wealth: covering letter from David Nicholson

    David Nicholson's letter providing context on the Innovation, Health and Wealth agenda.

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  • UK life sciences get government cash boost

    Hundreds of millions of pounds will be invested in the UK life sciences industry to improve patient care and fund new medical breakthroughs, says PM

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

  • £158 million investment in e-infrastructure to power growth and innovation

    The investment includes £43 million for ARCHER, a new national supercomputer to support advanced research, such as complex chemistry and climate…

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

  • Creation of the Health Research Authority

    The Health Research Authority (HRA) launches today as a Special Health Authority.

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

  • Eighth meeting of the UK-Japan Joint Committee on Co-Operation in Science and Technology

    The committee discussed a number of areas, exchanging views on science policy and international collaboration.

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

  • Willetts comments on UCAS 2012 applications data

    “It is too early in the applications cycle for data to reveal underlying trends - the main UCAS deadline is not until January. “Going to university…

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

  • Marine projects must get off drawing board and into the water - Hendry

    The UK’s ambitious marine energy revolution could be further enhanced by support and cooperation at an international level, Energy Minister …

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

  • Designs help combat hospital bugs

    Four new bedside furniture designs to reduce healthcare associated infections are available today for the NHS to purchase after testing showed…

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

  • Winners of green heating competition revealed

    17 November 2011 First wave of social housing winners to share in £4million fund Regional data published on uptake of £15 million Renewable…

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

  • Deputy Prime Minister’s speech at The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering launch

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg delivered a speech at the launch of The Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.

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

  • Prime Minister's speech to launch Queen's Engineering Prize

    "We want young people leaving school to see engineering for the exciting, dynamic profession that it is."

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

  • PM attends launch of Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

    New £1 million global award for engineering that benefits humanity.

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

  • Testing the improved process of death certification

    The new process has been tested and refined in death certification pilots in several British towns and cities.

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