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  • Bringing the Intellectual Property regime up to date

    I recognise that, for people here, intellectual property (IP) and its enforcement are daily concerns. I’d like to think that I understand at…

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

  • The Hargreaves report shows potential to boost economy

    The publication of _Digital Opportunity _follows a six-month independent review of IP and Growth, led by Professor Ian Hargreaves. He was asked…

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

  • Asbestos classification

    Letter from the Government Chief Scientific Adviser to Iain Duncan Smith on the classification of chrysotile asbestos.

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  • UK secures agreement for International Space Agencies to support disaster efforts worldwide

    This will enable any country to draw upon the data provided by the Charter, an agreement that coordinates space agencies worldwide in gathering…

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

  • UK takes the helm of international effort to provide satellite images in times of crisis

    As Chair of the Charter, the UK Space Agency will take responsibility for implementing strategy and policy, and has committed to finding ways…

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

  • Barker leads Green Trade Mission to USA

    UK Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker will lead a UK business trade mission to the southern United States (6-10 May) aimed at strengthening…

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

  • David Willetts commits to engaging public with science

    The Public Attitudes to Science 2011 survey finds that 82 per cent of people agree that “science is such a big part of our lives that we should…

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

  • Embassies celebrate Royal Wedding

    The UK’s missions around the world have run a wide range of activities to mark the big day and explain why modern Britain is such a creative, open, connected and dynamic country to live, work and visit.

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

  • US and UK highlight progress on patents cooperation

    The announcement was made today in London by David Kappos, US Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United…

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

  • UK Space Agency formally launched

    The UK Space Agency becomes an executive agency of BIS today.

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

  • UK Space Agency fully established and going for growth

    This will see the Agency taking over responsibility for the majority of the UK’s commitment to space exploration and science. Efforts will be…

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

  • Reform key to unlocking EU growth

    David Cameron warns that Europe needs to reform to drive growth, or risks falling further behind its competitors.

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

  • Further Education boosts economy by £75 billion

    The study, commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills examined the economic value generated by Government funded post…

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

  • Innovation Launch Pad

    The Government has launched a new online tool, the Innovation Launch Pad, to enable small businesses to pitch their ideas on how they could do the business of government more cheaply or more efficiently.

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

  • Government action to strengthen the UK's position as a leading location for life sciences: letter to healthcare and life sciences stakeholders

    Letter from Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the department of Health and Minister for Universities and Science.

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  • Barker backs Brit business on US green trade mission

    Six British firms join green economy drive Beer makers, wind turbine installers and loft laggers join Climate Change Minister Greg Barker…

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

  • Budget 2011

    Government sets out radical plan to get the UK economy growing.

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

  • Creating the most entrepreneurial decade

    Introduction Thanks for the kind introduction. I value a long and good relationship with the FSB. And I can assure you that as a Business…

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

  • Innovative Defence kit showcased during National Science and Engineering Week

    A new form of armoured netting which can stop rocket-propelled grenades damaging vehicles was one of the items showcased at an event to mark National Science and Engineering Week.

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

  • Creating the most entrepreneurial decade

    Thanks for the kind introduction. I value a long and good relationship with the FSB. And I can assure you that as a Business minister my top…

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