21-Dec-2012 09:50 UK

Payback time: Invest proceeds of 4G sale in UK science :: Authors: Imran Khan & Stian Westlake
Earlier this month the UK government pledged £600 million (US$968 million) to science projects in recognition of the country's need to develop a more high-tech economy to promote sustainable growth. The Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE) and the UK charity Nesta are urging the (Source: Nature)
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OECD: No easy fix to UK tax problem :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/v5xvZpUZQ_I/

Chinese jobs 'backshored' to UK :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/uQee1eZ8skU/index.html

UK retail sales flat in November :: UK retail sales failed to grow in November, adding to fears that consumers are reining in spending ahead of Christmas.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20795217#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

AUDIO: Fishing talks 'good for UK seas' :: The UK government has described the outcome of talks in Brussels on EU fish conservation measures as "good for the health of the seas".
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20798926#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

'Big fall' in UK petrol stations :: Motoring organisations express concern about the fall in the number of petrol stations and fuel reserves shown in a government-commissioned report.
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Energy boss: UK fracking safe
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UK lifts ban on fracking shale gas :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/SPGqsyvKp1E/index.html

Top honour for Bristol business leader's 'outstanding contribution' :: A leading business association has awarded Nick Sturge, the Director of Bristol SETsquared Centre, with a top accolade in recognition of his work to help start-up businesses in the city to grow. UK Business Incubation (UKBI) highlighted the work Nick does to support high-tech business ventures and boost the regional economy, honouring him with an Outstanding Contribution to Business Incubation award at its annual conference. (Source: University of Bristol news)
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BAE Systems wins Oman contract :: UK aerospace company BAE Systems wins a £2.5bn contract with the Sultanate of Oman to supply Typhoon and Hawk jet aircraft.
url: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-20808517#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa

AUDIO: Will 'ring-fencing' UK banks be effective? :: A commission of MPs and peers, set up to review the banking industry in the wake of a series of crises and scandals, says government proposals for reform "fall well short of what is required".
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Starbucks makes UK tax U-turn :: url: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/edition_business/~3/wpLjLVH7IIM/