The Campaign for Science and Engineering is championing a grass-roots campaign to save British science in the face of impending spending cuts. Those concerned about the potential cuts to the science budget, with Government Departments currently arguing behind closed doors about their budget allocations in the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review, can take action through the Science is Vital campaign. Supporters are asked to sign an online petition, write to their MP or join a protest march in Westminster on 9 October. More information is available from the Science is Vital website.