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  • National Measurement System launches new UK strategy

    **‘The National Measurement System: Strategy Document: 2011 - 2015’ **published today sets out the action that Government is taking to support…

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

  • Scotch protected in Indian markets

    New GI regulations against fake  whisky products

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

  • Forensic science research and development

    This written ministerial statement was laid in the House of Commons on 30 June 2011 by James Brokenshire and the House of Lords by Baroness…

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

  • Manufacturers open doors to next generation of engineers

    As part of the See Inside Manufacturing programme, the Government and industry are calling on the budding young engineers of tomorrow to see…

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

  • Members appointed to the Council for Science and Technology

    The Prime Minister has appointed 11 new members to the Council for Science and Technology (CST).

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

  • Government pledges commitment to design at landmark summit

    Today sees a high-level summit meeting of global business leaders, leading designers and Government, to discuss how design can contribute to economic growth in the UK.

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

  • Government pledges commitment to design at landmark summit

    David Willetts said: “Design forms an integral part of the Government’s plans for innovation and growth and it will be a prominent feature…

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

  • Cracking ideas bring cracking results

    Wallace & Gromit are the inspiration behind ‘Cracking Ideas’ which is aimed at children between the ages of 4 and 16 and is run by the Intellectual…

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

  • Engaging the nation with science and engineering

    Government announces further funding to promote national science and engineering events.

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

  • Animal testing consultation

    The government is asking you to have your say on how EU rules on testing are introduced in the UK.

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

  • UK car industry shows its strength

    New investment in the UK car industry signals renewed confidence in the UK and the Government's focus on growth, manufacturing and skills.

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

  • UK and India invite bids on a new phase of the UK India Research and Education Initiative (UKIERI)

    This marks the launch of Phase 2 of the UK India Research and Education Initiative (UKIERI). £5 million per year will be invested over the next…

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

  • UK car industry shows its strength to European Chiefs

    It comes on the day that BMW announced an additional £500 million investment in its UK production network over the next three years and confirmed…

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

  • David Willetts re-appoints Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Chief Executive

    Minister for Universities and Science David Willetts said: “I am very pleased that Professor David Delpy has agreed to remain as Chief Executive…

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

  • Peer to Patent launches in the UK

    New website launched to help improve the patent application process for inventions.

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

  • Visit underlines cooperation in science, innovation and higher education

    The agreement will see the UK and the United States increasing the links between their higher education institutions, including through increased…

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

  • World Leaders must save Doha from collapse

    A Trade Experts Group set up by the UK, Germany, Turkey and Indonesia has today published its final report - “World Trade and the Doha Round…

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

  • OECD Green Growth Strategy: statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP - 25 May 2011

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP has today welcomed a new report on green growth from the Organisation for Economic…

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

  • Government publishes position paper on future EU funding for research and innovation

    Research and innovation must play an increasingly vital role in promoting green growth in Europe and should continue to receive a high - …

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

  • New guide for universities to manage Intellectual Property

    The new guide provides advice and information to universities to help them understand how they can best use their institution’s intellectual…

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