We engage with the full range of political decision-makers at national, devolved and local levels. This includes responding to consultations, writing letters to MPs and contributing our voice through the media.
We work with our members and the R&D community to develop clear recommendations for Government and other policy makers to ensure that R&D can flourish.
CaSE MP Welcome Pack
CaSE has sent a welcome letter and pack to all Westminster MPs to encourage them to start a conversation about what R&D means for their constituency and the wider UK.
The First 100 Days: A Plan for R&D
Investing in R&D creates new jobs and future industries, new educational opportunities, and the economic growth that will pay for…
100 Day Plan for R&D – where are we now?
The 12th October marked 100 days since the new Government came to office. Here we take a look at progress to…
The First 100 Days: A Plan for R&D
Investing in R&D creates new jobs and future industries, new educational opportunities, and the economic growth that will pay for…
100 Day Plan for R&D – where are we now?
The 12th October marked 100 days since the new Government came to office. Here we take a look at progress to…
MPs to Watch
Following the 2024 General Election, CaSE has drawn up a list of those MPs with an interest or background in science, technology, engineering, maths or medicine (STEMM) or R&D.
This list is to help identify those in Westminster who might be advocates for R&D.
Explore our General Election Hub to see all our activities advocating for R&D during the election
Political Engagement analysis & publications
R&D in the 2025 Spending Review
12 June 2025
CaSE’s comprehensive analysis of the measures that impact R&D announced in the 2025 Spending Review
Immigration White Paper – What’s next?
22 May 2025
A week on from the publication, Policy Manager Camilla d’Angelo takes a look at some of the questions that remain to be resolved and what to expect next for the Immigration White Paper.
CaSE submission to House of Lords Financing and Scaling UK Science and Technology Inquiry
21 May 2025
CaSE’s response to the House of Lords Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee inquiry into: Financing and Scaling UK Science and Technology: Innovation, Investment, Industry.
Ten-year R&D budgets: a closer look
20 May 2025
DSIT published plans to provide long-term public funding for certain R&D activities. Policy Officer Edmund Derby looks at what has been proposed.
Immigration White Paper – implications for attracting international R&D talent
12 May 2025
Policy Manager Camilla d’Angelo takes a look at what the Immigration White Paper means for attracting international R&D talent to the UK.
Cross Sector Letter on International R&D Talent
08 May 2025
In advance of the forthcoming Immigration White Paper, CaSE and 35 other organisations have written to select Westminster Parliamentarians.
What has changed in the new Science and Technology Framework?
01 May 2025
DSIT released an updated version of the Science and Technology Framework on the 29th April 2025. Our Policy Officer, Edmund Derby, takes a look at what has changed.
DSIT allocations confirm strong overall settlement, but tight UKRI finances
07 April 2025
CaSE takes a look at the details of the DSIT 2025/26 spending allocations, including UKRI.
Political Engagement press releases
Response to Spending Review 2025
11 June 2025
CaSE’s initial response to Spending Review 2025 following the Chancellor’s speech and the publication of the supporting documents.
Initial response to UK Government R&D spending plans
08 June 2025
The weekend before the UK Government’s 2025 Spending Review, the Department of Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) announced the headline R&D spending plans for the next four years.
Criteria for ten-year R&D funding announced
19 May 2025
DSIT have today announced the criteria that will be used by government to set ten-year R&D budgets. We welcome this positive step towards a long-term sustainable policy platform that allows the UK R&D sector to thrive.
Initial response to the 2025 Immigration White Paper
12 May 2025
On Monday 12th May 2025 the UK Government published an Immigration White Paper titled Restoring control over the immigration system. Here is CaSE’s initial response to the publication.
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