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  • 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

  • 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

  • £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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Cable asks: can we do more with less in science?

    In a speech at Queen Mary, University of London, Business Secretary Vince Cable examined how we can economise without damaging science and the prospects for growth.

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

  • The role of science, research and innovation in creating growth

    Over the next few weeks and months, major decisions will be made on Government spending priorities as part of a wider move to stabilise the …

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

  • Capital markets in the spotlight in fight against climate change

    The vital role of capital markets in tackling climate change has been ignored for too long, Climate Change Minister Greg Barker will say today…

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

  • Space agreements

    Science Minister David Willetts announces closer collaboration with US and Russian space agencies.

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

  • The Coalition Government’s Approach to Space

    Good morning, everyone. I’m delighted to join you for Space Day at Farnborough. It’s a real privilege to be the minister responsible for space…

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

  • Science to drive economic growth

    Universities and Science Minister David Willetts has outlined the importance of science in rebalancing the UK economy.

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

  • Science, Innovation and the Economy

    Good morning. It may not have been a great Summer for football but it has certainly been a great Summer for science. The Royal Society has…

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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