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  • Science and research: budget allocations

    How budget allocations for science and technology could best be spent, and what are areas of concern.

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  • Opportunities for British and Chinese businesses in science, research and innovation

    It is a pleasure to be here in China representing the United Kingdom. This is the largest ever Government-led business delegation to China. …

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

  • Space sector continues exceptional economic growth through the recession

    The report, ‘The Size and Health of the UK Space Industry,’ is the latest update of a biennial survey of British companies involved in the sector…

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

  • A blueprint for technology

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces plans to make Britain the most attractive place in the world to start and invest in innovative technology companies.

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

  • Grants for joint UK-Israel scientific research announced

    Ten joint British-Israeli research projects which tackle global challenges in Energy and the Environment have been selected to receive funding through the Britain Israel Research and Academic Exchange Partnership, BIRAX.

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

  • Government explores future technology and innovation opportunities

    A new Foresight report highlights the scientific and technological areas that could transform the UK economy over the next 20 years.

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

  • Latest on Gary McKinnon case

    Find out the latest position on the Glasgow-born systems administrator's extradition case.

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

  • Blue Planet Prize: UK winner

    UK climate expert receives award for bridging the science-policy divide on climate change.

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

  • Government invests £200M in technology centres

    More than £200m will be invested by the Government in a network of elite Technology and Innovation Centres to drive growth in the UK's most high-tech industries

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

  • Building long-term growth

    Government sets out plans to back British business and create "a new economic dynamismâ"

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

  • Science Minister David Willetts opens Pfizer’s state-of-the-art biotech packaging facility - Strictly embargoed until 2.30pm, Friday 15 October 2010

    Pfizer has injected £26.3 million into a new facility at its site in Havant. With further investment in new packaging lines and additional cold…

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

  • Your chance to question Government’s science advisers

    Members of the public will have the chance to meet scientists who advise the Government and guide decisions on key scientific matters at London Zoo next week.

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

  • £50 Million funding for research announced

    UK to be at the centre of a revolution in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

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

  • Science Minister launches consultation on EU Framework Programme

    The UK’s performance has been strong in the current 2007-2013 iteration of the Framework Programme (known as FP7) - with researchers receiving…

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

  • Innovate 2010 conference

    Good afternoon. It’s great to be here at this celebration of British innovation and the Technology Strategy Board’s role in supporting it…

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

  • Government takes action to improve digital experience for the disabled

    Launching the eAccessibility Plan, the Minister announced a package of measures that will contribute to a more inclusive digital economy for…

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

  • David Willetts congratulates winner of Nobel Prize for Economics

    “I’m delighted to congratulate Prof. Pissarides on receiving this highest of awards. This is a remarkable achievement which recognises his extremely…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech to the TUC annual Climate Change Conference

    Introduction Thanks very much, Paul [Noon, Prospect]. And many thanks also for agreeing to start a little early. If only the Cabinet Office…

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

  • David Willetts congratulates winners of Nobel Prize for Physics 2010

    “I am delighted to congratulate Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov on this outstanding achievement supported by the Engineering and Physical…

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

  • David Willetts comments on Nobel Prize Winner 2010 Robert Edwards

    “I am delighted to congratulate Robert Edwards on this outstanding achievement. This is a proud day for Professor Edwards and for the whole …

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