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A beefeater standing in front of the London 2012 Olympics logo.

2012 Games Business Summit inspires UK businesses to compete for Olympic Gold 05 November 2009

Over a billion pounds worth of Olympic and Paralympic contracts are still up for grabs businesses attending the London 2012 Business Summit at ExCeL were told today.

Innovation map

As investment wins reach £500 million, Lord Davies hails UK’s R&D 04 November 2009

Lord Davies of Abersoch announced that UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) has helped to attract an estimated £500 million in R&D investment into the UK in the last two and a half years.

BT firework

London 2012 and BT mark 1,000 days to go by lighting up London 04 November 2009

The London night sky was transformed this evening like never before as the BT Tower, one of the capital's most iconic landmarks, was spectacularly lit up with a firework display to celebrate 1,000 days to go to the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Cultural olympiad

Good practice boosts both research and business 01 November 2009

Many of the world’s most successful companies can be separated from the also-rans by the way they make important innovations in the manner they do business.

Protecting coastal towns from flooding 29 October 2009

Fresh patterns of climate change - causing more storms throughout the world - could make many coastal towns and cities vulnerable to flooding, according to forecasters.

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