Policy papers and consultations

These measures combine the current Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) and R&D SME scheme into a merged scheme, implement the enhanced support for R&D intensive SMEs and restrict the use of nominations…

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 23 November 2023

• Merger of current small or medium enterprise (SME) and Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) schemes

  Who is likely to be affected These changes will affect companies claiming…

• Enhanced support for Research & Development (R&D) intensive small or medium enterprises (SMEs)

  Who is likely to be affected Loss-making small or medium enterprises…

• Restricting nominations and assignments for Research and Development (R&D) Relief

  Who is likely to be affected These changes will affect companies claiming…

This strategy sets out how we will build on our success to date to develop a world-leading digital economy that works for everyone.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 11 September 2023

• Ministerial foreword

  As the Secretary of State responsible for tech, I have the privilege of…

• Executive summary

  Our Plan for Britain This government’s Plan for Britain is a plan to build…

• 1. Connectivity - building world-class digital infrastructure for the UK

  By 2020, the volume of global internet traffic is expected to be 95 times…

• 2. Digital skills and inclusion - giving everyone access to the digital skills they need

  For the UK to be a world-leading digital economy that works for everyone,…

• 3. The digital sectors - making the UK the best place to start and grow a digital business

  Digital sectors contributed £118 billion to the economy in 2015: over 7%…

• 4. The wider economy - helping every British business become a digital business

  The benefits of digital are not limited to the digital sectors: digital…

• 5. A safe and secure cyberspace - making the UK the safest place in the world to live and work online

  The internet has been an unquestionable force for economic and social…

• 6. Digital government - maintaining the UK government as a world leader in serving its citizens online

  From personalised services in health and safer care for the elderly at…

• 7. Data - unlocking the power of data in the UK economy and improving public confidence in its use

  Developments such as the rising use of social media and the increasing…

• Summary and Annex

  Next steps This strategy has a set out how we will build on our success to…

We are seeking views on our proposed work for a UK battery strategy to ensure we have access to the widest possible evidence and perspectives.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Updated: 24 August 2023

This call for evidence is seeking views on ways to substantially reduce research bureaucracy, primarily for the benefit of individuals and teams conducting research.

• From: Closed organisation: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Updated: 28 July 2022

How the UK will transition to a new R&D programme if unable to associate to Horizon Europe, Copernicus and Euratom.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 20 July 2022

Ambition statement and vision for commercial drones, created jointly by government and the sector, outlining the 2030 potential, current use cases and support and enablers for the future.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 3 others
• Updated: 18 July 2022

This strategy sets out government’s ambition to build the research and innovation workforce the UK needs, working in a positive and inclusive culture.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 22 July 2021

A description of the rationale and intended purpose for the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA).

• From: Advanced Research and Invention Agency and 2 others
• Updated: 19 March 2021

The government’s Research and Development (R&D) Roadmap sets out the UK’s vision and ambition for science, research and innovation.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 21 January 2021

Document setting out the policies and principles of the Newton Fund.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 12 August 2020

What we aim to achieve through our official development assistance (ODA) funding and how we will achieve it.

• From: Closed organisation: Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
• Updated: 26 September 2019

Information on the Newton Fund and the fund's partner countries.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 14 August 2019

A scheme aimed at encouraging greater interaction between universities and business to increase innovation and growth.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and 2 others
• Updated: 8 March 2019

Information on the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF).

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 30 June 2017

Details of how the government is addressing digital inclusion and skills.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 5 April 2017

Government response to the independent review of business-university research collaborations.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
• Updated: 20 December 2016

Smart Specialisation aims to encourage the efficient and effective use of public investment in research.

• From: Closed organisation: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Updated: 19 June 2015

We want to use our talent to make the UK the best place in the world to run an innovative business or service.

• From: Innovate UK and 1 others
• Updated: 8 May 2015

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

Government response to the BIS Committee 7th report on business-university collaboration in science and innovation.

• From: Closed organisation: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Updated: 27 March 2015

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

We're asking for evidence and views for Sir Paul Nurse to consider as part of his independent review of research councils.

• From: Closed organisation: Department for Business, Innovation & Skills
• Updated: 9 March 2015