Editor's introduction
Chemical reaction
The chemicals industry is finally beginning to get the attention it both merits and requires, says Richard Parsons
Richard Parsons
Government view
Chemicals are critical
The future success of the UK chemicals industry depends on facing up to the challenges from Europe and beyond, says Lord Sainsbury
Lord Sainsbury
Key issues
A model for engagement
Chris Hughes explains the key role the chemicals stakeholder forum plays in keeping the government up to speed with vital industry issues
Chris Hughes
The rocky road to regulation
Caroline Jackson outlines attempts to reach a sensible agreement on the Europe-wide regulation of chemicals.
Caroline Jackson
Chemical energy
Rising energy costs are threatening to hit manufacturing this winter, warns Daniel Forman, and the chemicals industry is likely to be hardest hit.
Daniel Forman
Case studies
Risks and rewards
Craig Hoy examines the challenges facing Britain’s pharmaceuticals sector
Craig Hoy
The new geography of science
Research and development in Britain faces new global challenges, says James Wilsdon, but there are also new opportunities
James Wilsdon
Next steps
Universities challenged
Universities are working hard to promote the study of science despite problems caused by a lack of funding, writes Professor Drummond Bone.
Drummond Bone
Room to improve
Edward Davie asks what more can be done to improve research council support for the chemicals sector
Edward Davie
Manufacturing success
The need to support the chemicals sector is being recognised, says Tony Boylan
Tony Boylan
Red tape rethink
Matt Mercer looks at what the government’s new approach to regulation could deliver for the chemicals sector
Matt Mercer
The right chemistry
Professor Paul Sharratt looks at what ministers must do to keep the chemicals industry at the forefront of innovation in the UK
Paul Sharratt
