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The Science and Technology Facilities Council is keeping the UK at the forefront of international science and tackling some of the most significant challenges facing society such as meeting our future energy needs, monitoring and understanding climate change, and global security. The Council has a broad science portfolio and works with the academic and industrial communities to share its expertise in materials science, space and ground-based astronomy technologies, laser science, microelectronics, wafer scale manufacturing, particle and nuclear physics, alternative energy production, radio communications and radar. STFC has 5 main UK sites: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), Daresbury Laboratory (DL), UK Astronomy Technology Centre (UKATC), Chilbolton Observatory and Boulby Underground Laboratory. STFC operates or hosts world class experimental facilities including: • In the UK; ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, the Central Laser Facility and RAL Space. STFC is also the majority shareholder in Diamond Light Source Ltd. • Overseas; telescopes on La Palma and Hawaii STFC enables UK researchers to access leading international science facilities by funding membership of international bodies including European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN), the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL), European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) and the European Southern Observatory (ESO). STFC is one of seven publicly-funded research councils and is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). It is an independent, non-departmental public body of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

London & Partners is the growth agency for London. Our mission is to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive. Our mission focuses on: 1. High-growth sectors: supporting international and domestic businesses in high-growth sectors to scale through our investment, trade, growth and innovation programmes. 2. Small businesses: providing expert support and resources to London's small and micro businesses to help them thrive. 3. Visitor economy: attracting visitors and events, and developing London as a world-class destination. 4. London brand: growing London’s global reputation to support economic growth. 5. Partnership and ventures: creating partnerships and profit-making ventures to reinvest into our economic growth activity. Follow this channel for: • Announcements about the latest London innovations, business launches and expansions • London & Partners news and free business events • London and UK reports & rankings For business events, follow our sister page: https://bit.ly/2RrzsvT www.londonandpartners.com | www.business.london

The Prince’s Trust believes that every young person should have the chance to succeed. We help young people aged 11-30 develop the confidence and skills to live, learn and earn. The youth charity was founded by His Majesty The King in 1976 when he was HRH The Prince Of Wales. Since then it has helped more than 1,000,000 young people. Three in four young people on Prince’s Trust courses move into work, education or training. If you're a young person, or want to enquire on behalf of a young person, call us free on 0800 842 842 or Live Chat here > www.princes-trust.org.uk. We're open from 9am-6pm, Mon-Fri.