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U.K. Government Announces New Life Sciences Super Cluster
The British Government has announced plans for a new UK Life Sciences Super Cluster, supported by £1 million of Government investment. Bringing together industry, academia and the NHS, it will help deliver the next generation of medicines and technologies...
A Happy New Year for British Imperial Measures
New powers preserving the pint and the mile came into force today after the British Government’s success in Europe. The new legislation also ensures that any business that uses imperial units alongside metric can continue with business as usual.
Pilot Scheme Launched to Help Patients Receive Innovative New Drugs Not Currently Available on the NHS
A pilot to help patients get innovative new drugs not currently available on the NHS is being launched for consultation today by Health Minister Mike O’Brien and Science and Innovation Minister Lord Drayson. The Office for Life Sciences (OLS) Blueprint...
United Kingdom Celebrating World Space Week
Rocket scientists have headed down to Earth and back to school as part of World Space Week – the largest annual public space event on the planet. World Space Week celebrates the contributions of space science and technology to human society and...
Two-thirds of a Pint Measure to be Introduced in British Pubs
A new imperial glass size, measuring two thirds of a pint, is set to be introduced in pubs and clubs under proposals to change prescribed quantities of alcohol. The option of pouring a two-thirds measure follows calls from many members of the pub trade...
