Chris Lowe, director of the university's Institute of Biotechnology (whose research has so far spawned four companies) applauds the government's aim of encouraging start-ups.

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Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, who ended a UK tour at Wembley Arena in London on Monday night, are two of the UK's most respected pop musicians.

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Best known for such hits as West End Girls, It's a Sin and Go West, Tennant and his band-mate Chris Lowe have recently been combining their pop careers with theatrical forays.

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