Lord Drayson responds to Department for Business, Innovation and Skills...
Commenting on the Government reshuffle, Lord Drayson, Minister for Science and Innovation, in the newly formed Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, said: “The Prime Minister remains fully...
View ArticleNew Department for Business, Innovation & Skills to lead fight against...
The Government has today created a new Department for Business, Innovation & Skills whose key role will be to build Britain’s capabilities to compete in the global economy. The Department will be...
View ArticleResponse from BIS to the IUSS report on future of science scrutiny
Responding to the IUSS Committee’s fourth special report of session 2008-9, “The future of science scrutiny following the merger of DIUS and BERR”, Lord Drayson, Minister for Science and Innovation...
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Building Britain’s Digital Future
Government Unveils Action Plan for the Digital Economy Digital Economy central to industrial strength and competitiveness Communications Infrastructure critical for future economic growth The Digital...
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Podcast: Lord Paul Drayson’s Frank Whittle Lecture
“So what can Government do to increase the number and the hit rate of sensible, prescient decisions that it makes – so that, in future, Schneider Cup-type successes far exceed TSR2-like...
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Video: Lord Paul Drayson at the NHS Innovation Expo
Here Lord Drayson describes how the life sciences industry represents the single most important growth area that we have in this country and why boosting innovation and investment is a key element in...
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£25M trial puts electric cars on UK streets
Eight new low carbon vehicle projects are set to benefit from a share of £25 million of Government funding to run ‘real life’ trials, Science Minister Lord Drayson and Transport Secretary Lord Adonis...
View ArticleValuing Employment Now
The Government launches Valuing Employment Now - real jobs for people with learning disabilities. This sets out an ambitious goal to radically increase the number of people with learning disabilities...
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Podcast: David Lammy, ‘The Value of Higher Education’
Higher Education Minister David Lammy argues the importance of a liberal arts education, not only to Britain’s economy, but to British culture and identity. He delivered the speech at the “Value of...
View ArticleBuilding Britain’s Future - Growth, jobs and better public services
The Prime Minister has today published a plan for Building Britain’s Future. It is a radical vision for a fairer, stronger and more prosperous society. Public service entitlements will for the first...
View ArticlePodcast: New innovation fund: Government aims for £1bn to invest in tech...
The Prime Minister has today announced the creation of the UK Innovation Investment Fund to invest in technology-based businesses with high growth potential. The new fund will focus on investing in...
View ArticleDigital Britain Update: Actions and Implementation
JOINT PRESS RELEASE DCMS/BIS The Draft Legislative Programme, published yesterday, set out plans for a Digital Economy Bill. The Government is today publishing an update on the implementation of those...
View ArticleEducation (Student Support) Regulations: Written Ministerial Statement
The Minister of Higher Education (David Lammy MP): This Government remains committed to ensuring finance is not a barrier to higher education, enabling people to make the most of their talents and...
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Government action to secure a better deal for consumers
Cracking down on persistent rogue traders and a ban on unsolicited credit card cheques are at the forefront of measures announced in the Government’s Consumer White Paper today. “A Better Deal for...
View ArticleFinal DIUS annual report launched
The final annual report of the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) summarises the Department’s performance during the year April 2008 – March 2009. Download the report here...
View ArticleGovernment outlines plans to outlaw blacklisting
The Department for Business today launched a consultation on new regulations that will make it unlawful for trade union members to be denied employment through secret blacklists. Business Secretary...
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BIS throws open doors for ‘unconference’ on youth engagement in a digital age
On Saturday, BIS hosted an ‘unconference’ - Connected Generation - exploring youth engagement in a digital age. As with all unconferences, the agenda was set on the day by participants, who...
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iawards: British innovation gets recognition
The first Government backed innovation awards, the iawards, were launched today by Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson and leading businessman James Caan. The awards, launched at the Science...
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Life Sciences Blueprint to build a strong and healthy future for Britain
A new Blueprint to put innovation at the heart of healthcare delivery was launched by Lord Drayson and Lord Darzi at Imperial College London today. The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) Blueprint sets out...
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Strategy for low carbon businesses to benefit British jobs
The Low Carbon Industrial Strategy, launched today, sets out the action the Government is taking to ensure that British businesses and workers are equipped to maximise the economic opportunities and...
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