Investment fears for govt’s new industrial strategy

Posted on 28 Sep 2016 by Jonny Williamson

Engineering and technology business leaders are voicing concerns that the government’s proposed industrial strategy will flounder without the right levels of government and private investment commitment.

The warning comes at a time when the industry awaits with anticipation major announcements about the new industrial strategy in this year’s Autumn Statement. Of particular concern are a number of investment streams currently in place under EU arrangements, which are now in doubt following the Brexit decision this summer. These include seed funds and…

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