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The passion for UK manufacturing
It was great to see this week’s announcement from Vince Cable that the High Value Manufacturing Technology and Innovation Centre is now open for business. This is the culmination of much hard work since it was first announced back in … Continue reading
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Business, social enterprise and the Big Society
Last Monday I had the daunting privilege of being a judge for the Big Venture Challenge. Our task was to help find 25 of the most promising and scaleable social enterprises in England, the prize being a very attractive package … Continue reading
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Responding to comments from ‘Preparing for the Future’
It is encouraging to see the range of comments that this report has sparked. While the sheer volume prevents me from responding to each in turn, there are two key points I would like to raise: First, many of you … Continue reading
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Preparing for the future
I’m delighted that we have published the report on the International Dimensions of Climate Change this week. This shorter type of Foresight project examines what risks the UK could face in the future through international climate change and the strengths … Continue reading
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A plan for growth in the knowledge economy
We have no option. If the UK is going to build a lasting recovery and secure sustainable economic growth then we need to understand, and fully back our knowledge economy. This is the key conclusion of our two year commission … Continue reading
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