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  • BIS projects confirmed

    Vince Cable has confirmed that funding for low carbon and science projects and the Post Office Network will go ahead following a Treasury review.

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

  • Apply now for student finance

    Universities and Science Minister David Willetts has urged students to apply online now for their student loans and grants.

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

  • Hi tech skills

    Business Secretary Vince Cable visited hi tech college facilities and met with innovative manufacturers during a tour of the West Midlands.

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

  • Vince Cable meets apprentices at new hi-tech training facility in Birmingham

    Vince Cable took a tour of the new facility which opened in April and trains engineers from across the UK as part of their vocational qualification…

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

  • Priorities for economic growth

    In his first major speech as Secretary of State, Vince Cable has outlined how the Government will support business.

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

  • Science Minister publishes membership of UK’s Space Leadership Council

    Mr Willetts, who co-chairs the Council, said: “Co-chairing this Council gives me a tremendous opportunity to support this sector, which has…

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

  • UK to fast-track international patent applications

    Prime Minister David Cameron today launched a new fast-track procedure for approving international patent applications that will cut waiting times by more than a year.

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

  • Space Leadership Council named

    Industry, academia and Government representatives to provide strategic advice to the UK Space Agency.

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

  • Queen's Speech: Public health

    Notes on: "Action will be taken to improve public health and reduce health inequalities."

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

  • Queen's Speech: Identity Documents Bill

    Notes on: "Legislation will be brought forward to restore freedoms and civil liberties through the abolition of identity cards and repeal of unnecessary laws."

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

  • Queen's Speech: Social Care

    Notes on: "My Government will establish a commission on a sustainable structure of funding for long-term care."

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

  • Manufacturing & knowledge sectors to drive growth

    The role of manufacturing, skills and R&D in growing the economy was the focus of Business Secretary Vince Cable's visit to the North West.

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

  • David Willetts delivers first keynote speech as Minister for Universities and Science

    Good afternoon. There was only one place I could choose to give my first speech as a member of the new government and a minister in the Department…

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

  • David Willetts delivers first keynote speech as Minister for Universities and Science

    David Willetts - University of Birmingham - 20 May 2010 Good afternoon. There was only one place I could choose to give my first speech as…

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

  • DFID Research: Uncovering Hidden Research

    The INASP Journals Online project supports online publishing of peer-reviewed journals from developing and emerging countries

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  • Forensic Science Regulator newsletter: number 15

    Forensic Science Regulator newsletters cover issues of interest and relevance to forensic science practitioners.

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  • Home Office letter regarding report on animal suffering

    This letter is from the Home Office to the Animal Procedures Committee.

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  • ACMD Response to the Science and Technology Committee report on drug classification

    Response to the Science and Technology Committee report on drug classification.

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