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We work with our members and the R&D community to develop clear recommendations for Government and other policy makers to ensure that science and engineering can flourish.
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 our local and public services and strengthen our communities.
What might recent political appointments mean for R&D?
Over the last few days, Sir Keir Starmer has made a series of appointments to oversee science and research. We…
Parliamentary Candidates and CaSE
Over the last few weeks CaSE has run a campaign of engagement with Parliamentary Candidates across the UK. What have…
What might recent political appointments mean for R&D?
Over the last few days, Sir Keir Starmer has made a series of appointments to oversee science and research. We…
Parliamentary Candidates and CaSE
Over the last few weeks CaSE has run a campaign of engagement with Parliamentary Candidates across the UK. What have…
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
100 Day Plan for R&D – where are we now?
14 October 2024
The 12th October marked 100 days since the new Government came to office. Here we take a look at progress to date against CaSE’s 100 day plan for how the Government could support the R&D sector and unlock its potential for economic growth.
The role of R&D and innovation in delivering the Government’s priorities and missions
14 October 2024
CaSE has launched its next piece of work to inform the upcoming Spending Review.
Making R&D matter more to Government
18 September 2024
We were delighted to welcome Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, to CaSE’s Making R&D Matter to More People conference on Wednesday 11th September.
CaSE MP Welcome Pack
02 September 2024
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.
Increases in R&D investment are not keeping pace with inflation
14 August 2024
The Office for National Statistics have published the latest figures for R&D expenditure in the UK in 2022 (GERD). CaSE take a look at what they mean for R&D in the UK.
Government Spending Review Announcement
08 August 2024
Following last weeks launch of the next Spending Review, we outline CaSE’s plan to highlight the vital contribution of R&D and innovation to economic growth.
What does the 2024 King’s Speech mean for R&D?
19 July 2024
We take a look at the first King’s Speech of the new Government and what this means for the R&D sector.
Letters to the Labour Government
15 July 2024
Over the last week the Labour Government has appointed ministers to key positions. CaSE has written to them to advocate for R&D in the UK.
Political Engagement press releases
New Ministers appointed to the Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology
05 July 2024
Peter Kyle MP and Sir Patrick Vallance have both been confirmed as DSIT ministers.
Initial response to the 2024 General Election result
05 July 2024
Commenting on the outcome of the 2024 General Election in which the Labour Party have won a majority.
New Public Attitudes to R&D Polling
27 June 2024
New polling from the Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) has found that the UK public want to see medical and environmental research breakthroughs but expect that these will be first achieved outside the UK.
CaSE writes to Parliamentary Candidates with new constituency level analysis on public attitudes to R&D
17 June 2024
The Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) has today launched a campaign of engagement with Parliamentary Candidates across the UK.
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