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INFECTIOUS DISEASES S11: state-of-science review: host genetics and engineering: the genetics of host responses to infectious diseases in farmed animals. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
One of a series of 10 reports intended for policy makers concerned with infectious diseases in plants, animals and humans. They look at the current state of science; capabilities; key unresolved issues; forward look at science and application possibilities and critical issues in the next 10-15 years.
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| 06/785 | 26-04-2006 |
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES S4: data mining and fusion. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
One of a series of 10 reports intended for policy makers concerned with infectious diseases in plants, animals and humans. They look at the current state of science; capabilities; key unresolved issues; forward look at science and application possibilities and critical issues in the next 10-15 years.
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| 06/782 | 26-04-2006 |
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INFECTIOUS DISEASES S6: state-of-science review: genomics and bioinformatics. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
One of a series of 10 reports intended for policy makers concerned with infectious diseases in plants, animals and humans. They look at the current state of science; capabilities; key unresolved issues; forward look at science and application possibilities and critical issues in the next 10-15 years.
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| 06/784 | 26-04-2006 |
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FIREWORKS SAFETY CAMPAIGN Safe and successful firework displays. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Tips for organisers who are mounting firework displays for the general public. Includes important information about responsibilities to the public and staff.
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| 10/1039 | 20-07-2010 |
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FIREWORKS SAFETY CAMPAIGN Safe use of fireworks. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Firework safety code leaflet providing guidance for adults.
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| 08/1110 | 22-08-2008 |
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Safeguarding children: guidance for English higher education institutions (HEIs). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance to support HEIs as they undertake their own planning and risk assessment processes for safeguarding children. Produced in collaboration with partners from across the sector.
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| D16(7236)/1207 | 01-12-2007 |
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Safer learning: your rights and responsibilities [accessible version].
Credit card sized leaflet providing an overview of rights and responsibilities in the adult learning environment. Includes picture examples.
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| 00491-2007LEF-E | 01-01-2007 |
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Credit card sized leaflet providing an overview of rights and responsibilities in the adult learning environment.
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PAY AND WORK RIGHTS Salariul minim pe economie: un ghid pentru lucratori. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Romanian language version of URN 09/1223. Short guide for workers outlining their entitlements under national minimum wage legislation.
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| 09/1286 | 05-10-2009 |
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Sample bias in microeconometric analyses of official microdata. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report on the impact of weighting and other methods used in the analysis of linked business surveys.
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| 06/737 | 03-02-2006 |
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Sample format for a strategic narrative workshop. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Provides best practice for employers on how to run a workshop with their employees to help develop a strategic narrative for their business.
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| 10/723 | 22-03-2010 |
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Sample structure for a strategic narrative. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
List of key questions to help employers to develop a strategic narrative for their business.
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| 10/728 | 22-03-2010 |
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Sample themes for employee surveys. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance setting out best practice examples for employers for creating an employee survey that they can tailor to suit their business needs.
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| 10/730 | 22-03-2010 |
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Sampling issues for a fifth WERS. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The sponsors of WERS98 have carried out a consultation exercise on the design and scope of another WERS. As part of that exercise the national centre for social research were commissioned to do a small piece of work on three sample design issues: the implications of lowering the WERS threshold from 10 to 5 employees; the sample design options for separate analysis by country and the sample design options for separate analysis by Government Office region.
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| 02/1680 | 31-12-2002 |
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SBS annual survey questionnaire 2003. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Questionnaire version 4 used by BMG Research for the annual small business survey.
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| 03/P8 | 31-12-2003 |
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SBS annual survey questionnaire 2004. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Questionnaire used by BMG Research for the annual small business survey.
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| 05/P8 | 31-12-2005 |
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SBS annual survey questionnaire 2005 (Word document). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Questionnaire used by BMG Research for the annual small business survey.
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| 06/P8A | 31-12-2006 |
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SBS annual survey questionnaire 2005. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Questionnaire used by BMG Research for the annual small business survey.
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| 06/P8 | 31-12-2006 |
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SBS diversity in public sector procurement survey. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Survey providing a 'snapshot' assessment of the proportions of suppliers on the DTI, OGC and Treasury databases.
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| 03/1935 | 31-10-2003 |
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SMALL BUSINESS SERVICE SBS household survey of entrepreneurship 2003. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A survey of adults in England to find out the number or proportion who are considering or would consider going into business and explore attitudes towards business. Also to understand what motivates people to start their own business and attitudes to enterprise.
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| 04/1320 | 21-07-2004 |
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Schedule 1 [to open general import licence]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Schedule 1 to the open general import licence, dated 1 May 2009 (URN 09/945). Gives information on goods for which an import licence is required from BERR. See also Schedule 2 (URN 09/947) that relates to chemicals.
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| 09/946 | 13-05-2009 |
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Schedule 2 [to open general import licence]: chemical weapons convention annex on chemicals. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Schedule 2 to the open general import licence (URN 09/945), dated 1 May 2009. Refers to the import licensing requirement for goods falling within the chemical weapons convention annex on chemicals. See also Schedule 1 (URN 09/946) for information on goods that require an import licence from BERR.
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| 09/947 | 13-05-2009 |
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FIREWORKS SAFETY CAMPAIGN Schools pack - key stage 1: firework safety. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance about teaching fireworks safety at key stage one in the literacy/citizenship elements of the National Curriculum. Includes teachers' planning notes and other resources.
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| 10/1040 | 20-07-2010 |
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FIREWORKS SAFETY CAMPAIGN Schools pack - key stage 2: firework safety. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance about teaching fireworks safety at key stage two in the literacy/citizenship elements of the National
Curriculum. Includes teachers' planning notes and other resources.
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| 10/1041 | 20-07-2010 |
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FIREWORKS SAFETY CAMPAIGN Schools pack - key stage 3: firework safety. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Guidance about teaching fireworks safety at key stage three in the literacy/citizenship elements of the National Curriculum. Includes teachers' planning notes and other resources.
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| 10/1042 | 20-07-2010 |
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Science and analysis review of the Department for Children, Schools & Families (now the Department for Education). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summarises the findings from a review of science and analysis in the former Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF). The review was carried out in early 2010 before the formation of the Department for Education on 12 May 2010 and describes the organisation, processes and approaches present in the former DCSF at April 2010. Its recommendations are intended to further strengthen the already good quality of policy development and delivery in DCSF, as well as the Department’s strategic capabilities with regard to analytical activities. Also highlights several areas of good practice.
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| 10/1094 | 05-08-2010 |
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Science and engineering assurance review of the Department for Transport. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summarises out the findings from a review of science and engineering in the Department for Transport that was carried out in late 2009 and early 2010. Makes recommendations aimed at improving processes and practices, based on evidence collected from within the Department and their key stakeholders. It aims to enhance strategy, policy and decision-making in the Department through the recommendations and highlighting good practice.
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| 10/1069 | 05-08-2010 |
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Science and engineering in Government: an overview of the Government's approach. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Sets out the Government’s approach to the management and use of science and engineering within Government. It is a statement of all the things that the Government is doing to ensure that strategy, policy making and delivery are effectively informed by robust, relevant and high quality science and engineering. Summary also available separately (URN 09/1292).
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| 09/1291 | 28-10-2009 |
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Science and engineering in Government: an overview of the Government's approach. Summary.
Foreword and summary of a report that sets out the Government’s approach to the management and use of science and engineering within Government (URN 09/1291).
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| 09/1292 | 28-10-2009 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004 - 14: economic impacts of investment in research & innovation. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Annex to the 2007 annual report on the science and innovation investment framework (URN 07/1145). Includes performance indicators and evidence used to assess the overall health of the science and innovation system, and how it delivers economic benefits. Indicators and evidence are structured to model the delivery of economic impacts at the aggregate economy level.
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| 07/1146 | 23-07-2007 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004 - 2014: annual report 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Third annual report on progress against the measures set out in the ten year science and innovation investment framework (URN 06/1245). See also the assessment of economic impacts (URN 07/1146).
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| 07/1145 | 23-07-2007 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004 - 2014: economic impacts of investment in research & innovation. December 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Second annual report published by DIUS on the economic impacts of investment in research and innovation. It includes performance indicators and evidence used to assess the overall health of the science and innovation system, and how it delivers economic benefits.
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| 161-08-SC-ON | 04-12-2008 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004 - 2014: progress against indicators. July 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Progress against indicators to accompany second annual report (URN 06/1446) on progress against the measures set out in the original ten year science and innovation investment framework.
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| 06/1447 | 13-07-2006 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004 - 2014: progress against measures 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Progress against measures to accompany second annual report (URN 06/1446) on progress against the measures set out in the original ten year science and innovation investment framework.
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| 06/1448 | 11-08-2006 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004 – 2014: progress against measures. February 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Progress against indicators to accompany second annual report (URN 06/1446) on progress against the measures set out in the original ten year science and innovation investment framework.
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| 07/729 | 05-03-2007 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004 to 2014: next steps. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Presents the next steps in taking forward the government's science and innovation investment framework 2004-2014.
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| 06/1245 | 31-03-2006 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004 to 2014: next steps. Consultation on the possible creation of a large facilities council: summary of responses. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary of responses to the consultation on the possible creation of a large facilities council.
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| 06/1673X | 13-09-2006 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004:2014. Annual report 2009. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Fifth annual report on the Science and Innovation Investment Framework 2004-20141 (SIIF). SIIF set out the actions which the Government and its partners needed to take to create the right conditions for Britain’s knowledge-based economy to grow, and also how this progress would be measured. This report concentrates on progress against the six broad themes, and includes key performance indicators and implementation highlights from the past year.
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| 09/466 | 30-11-2009 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004-14: annual report on Research Council output and economic impact frameworks. October 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Second annual report that summarises and provides a commentary on Research Councils' annual data on their principal outputs.
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| 07/466 | 31-10-2007 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004-2014: annual report 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Second annual report on progress against the measures set out in the ten year science and innovation investment framework (URN 06/1245). Hardcopies available from Treasury.
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| 06/1446 | 13-07-2006 |
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Science and innovation investment framework 2004-2014: annual report 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Fourth annual report on the Science and Innovation Investment Framework 2004-20141 (SIIF). SIIF set out the actions which the Government and its partners committed to take to create the right conditions for Britain’s knowledge-based economy to grow, and how their progress would be measured. This report concentrates on progress against six broad themes, including key developments over the past year.
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| 120-08-IN/ON | 22-10-2008 |
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Science and innovation: making the most of UK research. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Contains examples of the benefits to the UK of science and knowledge transfer.
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| 06/1796 | 06-12-2006 |
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Science and the media: securing the future. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Action plan from the science and the media expert group. Provides recommendations on science related training, programming and journalism.
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| 10/630 | 13-01-2010 |
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Science and research cross-cutting review recommendations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Outlines the recommendations to come out of the cross-cutting review.
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| 04/2125 | 01-04-2004 |
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Science and society: results of OST's public consultation on its response to the British Association report 'Science in society'. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Results of OST's Public Consultation on its response to the British Association report 'Science in Society'.
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| 03/1302 | 26-09-2003 |
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Science base - services links: background paper. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Background to a Council for Science and Technology study aimed at gaining a clearer picture of how firms in a suitable sample of sectors, outside the traditional manufacturing categories, are using the science base to create value and growth. Relates to report on knowledge intensive services and the science base URN 03/1961.
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| 01/1783 | 30-11-2001 |
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Science budget 2005-06 to 2007-08. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Full breakdown of the science budget allocations.
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| 04/2129 | 01-01-2004 |
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Science delivers. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The Science Budget 2003-2004 to 2005-2006 (URN 02/1456) has invested substantial funding in the SEB through the UK's seven Research Councils, and 'Science Delivers' has been published by the Research Councils UK and highlights some of the tremendous benefits arising from this investment, as well as priorities for future research.
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| 02/1519 | 01-12-2002 |
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Science for all: report and action plan from the Science for All expert group. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report from an independent expert group, commissioned by BIS. Provides a snapshot of the current state of public engagement with the sciences, and outlines a vision which the group believes to have wide support. Also makes explicit the different rationales and purposes for public engagement, and lays out a roadmap for all who are committed to further development.
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| 10/626 | 09-02-2010 |
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Science for careers: report of the science and society expert group. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Action plan from the science for careers group. Provides recommendations on how to motivate people to consider careers in and from science. These aim to ensure that the UK economy has a workforce with the science skills that it needs, through smarter and better aligned communications and messages, and providing information, advice and guidance on science careers.
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| 10/767 | 03-03-2010 |
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Science in society: findings from qualitative and quantitative research. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The findings of qualitative and quantitative research into UK public attitudes to science, engineering and technology, trust in science and engagement in science, conducted for the DTI by MORI.
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| 05/1038 | 14-03-2005 |
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Science research priorities 2001-02 to 2003-04: a note from the Office of Science and Technology. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Designed to provide high-level guidance and signposting for HEIs in order to assist the development of SRIF investment plans. It brings together in one place, summaries of the strategies, research priorities and the consequent investment priorities of the six grant-awarding Research Councils following the allocations made to them from the Science Budget in November 2000 for the next three years. Also provides contact points in the Research Councils.
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| 01/626 | 06-03-2001 |
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Science review of the Home Office and the Ministry of Justice. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Review of the quality, management and use of science in the Home Office and Ministry of Justice.
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| 07/1730 | 18-12-2007 |
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Science review of the office of the deputy prime minister: a report for communities and local government. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Office of Science and Innovation main report of a review of the quality and use of science in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Communities and Local Government. Annexes are only available electronically in URN 07/621AN.
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| 07/621 | 03-04-2007 |
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FORESIGHT INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS PROJECT Science review summary: complexity and emergent behaviour in ICT systems.
Summary report of Foresight intelligent infrastructure systems project on unpredictability of emergent behaviour in complex systems.
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| 04/1875 | 15-11-2004 |
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FORESIGHT INTELLIGENT INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS PROJECT Science review summary: public perception of risk. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Short version of Richard Eiser's paper on the many issues which affect the way the public perceives risk.
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| 04/1984 | 13-12-2004 |
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Science review: Department of Health. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Review of the management, quality and use of science in the Department of Health.
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| 95-08-SC/ON | 07-10-2008 |
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Science review: Food Standards Agency. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Government Office for Science review of the Food Standards Agency. Part of a rolling programme of reviews to assess the quality and use of science by Government departments.
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| 214-09-SC-B | 16-04-2009 |
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Science teachers: a report on supporting and developing the profession of science teaching in primary and secondary schools. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report by Council for Science and Technology addressing the question of what would make a material difference in helping science teachers in primary and secondary schools develop and improve their professional practice, individually and collectively. See also study URN 00/1754 and Government response 00/1755.
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| 00/734 | 07-03-2000 |
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DTI ECONOMICS PAPER Science, engineering and technology skills in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DTI economics paper no. 16: an analysis of the supply and demand of scientists, engineers and technologists in the UK.
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| 06/893 | 15-03-2006 |
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The scope for using social clauses in UK public procurement to benefit the UK manufacturing sector - a report for the Manufacturing Forum: Appendix 4 the case studies. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Case studies included in the report provided to the Manufacturing Forum on the scope for using social clauses to benefit the UK manufacturing sector.
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| 06/1969 | 21-07-2006 |
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The scope for using social clauses in UK public procurement to benefit the UK manufacturing sector - a report for the Manufacturing Forum: summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Summary of report provided to the Manufacturing Forum on the scope for using social clauses to benefit the UK manufacturing sector.
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| 06/1967 | 21-07-2006 |
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The scope for using social clauses in UK public procurement to benefit the UK manufacturing sector: a report for the Manufacturing Forum. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report by Anthony Collins solicitors for the Manufacturing Forum on the scope for using social clauses to benefit the UK manufacturing sector.
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| 06/1968 | 21-07-2006 |
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Scoping study for a business process centre of excellence for ICT enabled change [appendices]. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Appendices from the business process centre of excellence (BCPE) scoping study report. For the main report see URN 08/940 and for the executive summary see URN 08/941.
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| 08/942 | 02-06-2008 |
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Scoping study for a business process centre of excellence for ICT enabled change. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Main report on the business process centre of excellence (BCPE) scoping study. Follows the 'Raising UK productivity' report URN 07/1122. Confirms the appetite and feasibility for a BPCE with 'market maker' recommended as the preferred option, with endorsement and further validation. See 08/942 for the appendices and 08/941 for the executive summary.
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| 08/940 | 02-06-2008 |
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Screen events 2010/2011.
Lists key events worldwide for the screen sector. See also URN 10/758 for the UK screen industries creative industries export guide.
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| 10/759 | 01-03-2010 |
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Screening flowchart for authorisation schemes that are imposed on service providers established in another member state who want to establish in the UK. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Flowchart to help local authorities in the UK screen any authorisation schemes that they impose on service providers under the terms of the European Services Directive.
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| 09/982 | 22-05-2009 |
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Screening flowchart for requirements that are imposed on service providers operating in the UK (whether established in the UK or elsewhere). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A flowchart to help Local Authorities in the UK screen any requirements that they impose on service providers under the terms of the European Services Directive.
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| 09/983 | 22-05-2009 |
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Scrip supplement June 2008: guide to UK Biopharma.
Guide to the UK biopharmaceutical industry produced by Scrip World Pharmaceutical News, supported by UK Trade & Investment.
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| 08/968 | 06-06-2008 |
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SCS survey 2006: Department of Trade and Industry highlights report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Department of Trade and Industry responses in the 2006 SCS survey organised by the Cabinet Office.
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| 07/690 | 15-02-2007 |
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Second annual survey of knowledge transfer activities in the public sector research establishments. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Results of the second (2005) annual survey of knowledge transfer activities in (PSREs).
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| 06/451 | 13-07-2006 |
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Second report on the Secretary of State's functions by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport [HC 1445].
House of Commons papers: 2005-06: 1445. A report for the period from 29 December 2004 to 28 December 2005 about the performance of the Secretaries of State's functions under the Communications Act 2003 and other related legislation.
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| 06/1621 | 19-07-2006 |
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES Second survey of employers’ policies, practices and preferences relating to age, 2010. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment Relations Research Series no. 110. Report on a study carried out in conjunction with the Department of Work and Pensions. Provides a measure of change for employers' policies, practices and attitudes relating to age, particularly those covered by the Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. It assess changes since the first survey of employers’ policies, practices and preferences survey in 2006. Also provides evidence for the review of the default retirement age. See also the summaries of stakeholder evidence URN 10/1018, stakeholder submissions 10/1082, research evidence 10/1080, and consultation 10/1047.
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| 10/1008 | 29-07-2010 |
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES The second work-life balance study: results from the employees' survey. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment Relations Research Series no. 27. Findings indicate strong employee support for the importance of achieving work-life balance, with a significant increase in availability and take-up of flexible working practices since 2000. However there was some concern that flexible working arrangements were not suitable for all jobs, and about the consequences for job security and career prospects.
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| 04/740 | 31-03-2004 |
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES The second work-life balance study: results from the employer survey. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment Relations Research Series no. 22. The findings indicate strong support for work-life balance amongst employers and, although this has not always been matched in practice, provision has increased in the last three years. The results also support the business case for the provision of work-life balance practices. Despite some concerns about staff shortages, the majority of employers that provided flexible working practices and leave arrangements found them to be cost effective, with a positive impact on labour turnover, motivation and commitment and employee relations.
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| 03/1252 | 25-09-2003 |
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EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS RESEARCH SERIES The second work-life balance study: results from the employer survey. Executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Employment Relations Research Series no. 22. The findings indicate strong support for work-life balance amongst employers and, although this has not always been matched in practice, provision has increased in the last three years. The results also support the business case for the provision of work-life balance practices. Despite some concerns about staff shortages, the majority of employers that provided flexible working practices and leave arrangements found them to be cost effective, with a positive impact on labour turnover, motivation and commitment and employee relations.
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| 03/1334 | 23-10-2003 |
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Secretary of State report on disability equality. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Overview of progress made towards disability equality by the Department for Business in its relevant policy sectors. Also sets out proposals for further action by BERR to ensure further progress in the future to ensure that disabled people are given parity of treatment across all areas of departmental activity. See URN 08/1458 for easy read version.
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| 08/1456 | 01-12-2008 |
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Secretary of State’s report on disability equality 2008: executive summary. Easy read. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Easy read version. This is a shorter version of the executive summary in the ‘Secretary of State’s Report on Disability Equality 2008’ from the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS for short).
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| 150-08-CO/ON | 01-12-2008 |
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Secretary of State's report on disability equality 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
This document fulfils the requirement on DIUS under the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (the DDA) to report on progress made towards equality of opportunity for disabled people across the sectors for which DIUS is responsible, and to set out proposals for bringing about further progress. It is the Department’s first such report.
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| 152-08-CO/ON | 01-12-2008 |
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Sector competitiveness analysis (SCA) of the UK plastics processing industry: executive summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Executive summary to a Phase 2 study to explore possible explanations for the relative under performance of UK plastics processing industry over 1993 - 2002. See URN 06/2235 for economic analysis.
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| 06/2210 | 19-12-2006 |
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Sector sustainability: best practice reporting toolkit. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Provides a tool kit for sectors wishing to report on sustainable development within their sectors.
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| 06/1484 | 26-06-2006 |
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Sector sustainability: best practice strategy toolkit. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A toolkit aimed at Sectors wishing to develop their own Sustainable Development Strategy.
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| 06/1463 | 26-06-2006 |
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Sector technology strategy: towards a sustainable and productive, modern, built environment. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Technology strategy for the built environment.
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| 05/1854 | 01-01-2005 |
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Sectoral progress on sustainability. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Report commissioned by BIS that assesses the UK sector and trade associations' plans and progress on sustainability. Identifies best practice, key barriers to progress, and opportunities to drive higher levels on engagement on sustainable development. Relates to the UK low carbon industrial strategy URN 09/1058.
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| 09/1067 | 15-07-2009 |
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Security Industry Authority: a Hampton implementation review report. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
One of a series of reviews of regulatory bodies focusing on the assessment of regulatory performance against the Hampton principles and Macrory characteristics of effective inspection and enforcement. Aims to encourage best practice and continuous improvement among regulators. It was carried out by a review team drawn from the Better Regulation Executive, the National Audit Office (NAO), the Trading Standards Institute and the Charity Commission.
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| 09/1172 | 22-09-2009 |
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Security solutions for a changing world.
Overview of the UK's capability in the security sector. Uses case studies to highlight UK companies, their experience and advanced systems.
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| 10/740 | 25-03-2010 |
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DIUS RESEARCH REPORTS Segmentation of adults by attitudes towards learning and barriers to learning. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
DIUS research report 08 01. Report of research commissioned to gain a better understanding of the adult learning market, analysing the national adult learner survey (NALS) 2005 data on attitudes and barriers to learning to produce a market segmentation. It aims to understand what segments of adults could be recognised based on their attitudes and barriers, to design policies to attract adults to improve their level of qualifications.
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| 08/1537 | 29-05-2008 |
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REPORT TO THE SMALL BUSINESS SERVICE Segmenting support for small and medium sized enterprises. Identifying and disseminating best practice: research summary. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
A summary of a report which examines the nature of segmentation with particular reference Trade Partners business development services and the Business Link network.
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| 01/1545 | 30-09-2001 |
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REGIONAL INVESTMENT Selective finance for investment in England (SFI): application form. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Application form.
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| 04/867C | 18-03-2004 |
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REGIONAL INVESTMENT Selective finance for investment in England (SFI): financial appendices. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Financial appendices.
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| 04/867B | 18-03-2004 |
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Selective finance for investment in England (SFIE) / regional selective assistance (RSA) grants: standardised terms of engagement (offered as part of grant condition instead of a tri-partite engagement). (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Details the standardised terms of engagement that DTI, or its agents on behalf of the DTI, administer grants.
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| 06/1460 | 30-06-2006 |
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Selective finance for investment in England (tables 1 & 2): 1 April - 30 June 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The two tables provide a breakdown of DTI grant data (RSA and SFIE) for England.
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| 06/457B | 26-09-2006 |
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Selective finance for investment in England (tables 1 & 2): 1 January - 31 March 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The two tables provide a breakdown of DTI grant data (RSA and SFIE) for England.
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| 06/457A | 10-08-2006 |
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Selective finance for investment in England (tables 1 & 2): 1 July - 30 September 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The two tables provide a breakdown of DTI grant data (RSA and SFIE) for England. Updated version.
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| 06/457CX | 13-11-2007 |
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Selective finance for investment in England (tables 1 & 2): 1 October - 31 December 2006. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The two tables provide a breakdown of DTI grant data (RSA and SFIE) for England.
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| 06/457D | 26-03-2007 |
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Selective finance for investment in England (tables 1 & 2): April - June 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The two tables provide a breakdown of selective finance for investment in England grant data by region for 1 April to 30 June 2007. Updated version.
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| 07/457BX | 06-11-2007 |
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Selective finance for investment in England (tables 1 & 2): April - June 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The two tables provide a breakdown of selective finance for investment in England grant data by region for 1 April to 30 June 2008.
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| 08/457B | 08-10-2008 |
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Selective finance for investment in England (tables 1 & 2): January - March 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The two tables provide a breakdown of selective finance for investment in England grant data by region for 1 January to 31 March 2007.
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| 07/457A | 13-07-2007 |
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Selective finance for investment in England (tables 1 & 2): January - March 2008. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
The two tables provide a breakdown of selective finance for investment in England grant data by region for 1 January to 31 March 2008.
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| 08/457A | 07-10-2008 |
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Selective finance for investment in England (tables 1 & 2): July - September 2007. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)
Two tables providing a breakdown of selective finance for investment in England grant data by region for 1 July to 30 September 2007.
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| 07/457C/REV | 16-05-2008 |
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