Blair and Brown in science tug-of-war

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Science in the UK has become part of a political tug-of-war between Chancellor Gordon Brown and Prime Minister Tony Blair. Recent research policy has been generally regarded as a success, with Brown unveiling a well received ten-year investment plan in July 2004. It is believed that Blair now wants to regain control of the science agenda.

United Kingdom, Government domestic functions, Science, Space & Technology, Blair, Tony, Political aspects, Science and technology policy, Science and state, Science policy, Brown, Gordon (British politician)

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Luxembourg pledges to double research cash as Dutch ponder E1bn boost

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Benelux countries are increasing spending on university research, with Luxembourg promising to double the country's research budget by 2009. The Dutch government is considering a recommendation that a further Euro 1 billion is required every year to maintain standards.

Government expenditures, Netherlands, Research and Testing Services, Belgium, Luxembourg, Research & Development-Universities, Universities and colleges, University research, Government finance

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