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9 March 2026Collection
CST reports on science and technology
The Council for Science and Technology (CST) reports to the Prime Minister on science, engineering, technology and mathematics.
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7 May 2026News story
Council for Science and Technology seeks its next independent co-chair
The Council for Science and Technology (CST), which serves as the governments highest-level advisory council on science and technology, is seeking its next independent co-chair.
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21 April 2026News story
Professor Sarah Sharples appointed to the Council for Science and Technology
Professor Sarah Sharples has been appointed to the Council that advises the Prime Minister and Cabinet on science and technology.
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9 March 2026Correspondence
Photonics: capturing the opportunities for growth and global leadership
Advice to the Prime Minister on how the UK can achieve growth and global leadership in the photonics sector.
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1 December 2025Correspondence
Letter to the Prime Minister on climate adaptation and resilience
Advice to the Prime Minister on the importance of climate adaptation action now to ensure the UKs long-term resilience to changing climate.
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21 August 2025Research and analysis
Building a sovereign AI chip design industry in the UK
Advice to government on building a sovereign AI chip design industry in the UK.
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