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Budget gets a cautious thumbs-up from industry

Budget gets a cautious thumbs-up from industry

We've gathered some comments from industry and industry observers about the budget and what impact it may or may not have on UK PLC.

Young adults place less importance on STEM subjects

Young adults place less importance on STEM subjects

An IEEE survey, conducted by YouGov, reveals twice as many 'millennials' as 'baby boomers' say they don’t think it’s important to teach STEM at school.

A case of growing pains, or is the bubble about to burst?

A case of growing pains, or is the bubble about to burst?

Despite the recent fall in certain 3D company stocks, Kieron Salter of additive manufacturing specialist KWSP, believes the long-term future for the sector is still positive.

The skills gap: there is no 'quick fix' says leading industrialist

The skills gap: there is no 'quick fix' says leading industrialist

Sir David McMurtry CBE, chairman and chief executive of Renishaw plc, shares his views on the UK's engineering skills shortage in this open letter.

Laser 'ruler' holds promise for hunting exoplanets

Laser 'ruler' holds promise for hunting exoplanets

The hunt for Earth-like planets around distant stars could soon become a lot easier thanks to the laser frequency comb.

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