Spring Budget must help industry invest in tech

Posted on 4 Mar 2017 by The Manufacturer

Next week’s Spring Budget, due to be delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond on 8 March, must focus on helping manufacturers invest in new technology and processes. Caroline Milton explains how.

Backed by stronger-than-expected tax receipts, the Spring Budget offers the Chancellor an opportunity to support manufacturing businesses by helping to speed up the adoption of key technologies such as data analytics, robotics and 3D printing (additive manufacturing). Doing so will help to drive efficiency, productivity and create a deeper understanding of customer needs. [caption id="attachment_275416"…

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