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March 6, 2023

UK government unveils £360m plan to become 'tech superpower'

But is it enough?


Amy Lewin

2 min read

Michelle Donelan

The British government has today announced a new £360m plan to increase investment in innovation, attract talent to the UK and position the country as a "science and technology superpower by 2030".

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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