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June 23, 2025

What the UK’s industrial strategy means for startups

The government plans to support and invest in homegrown companies over the next decade

The UK government has announced plans to unlock billions of pounds in funding for startups and attract top AI talent as part of its industrial strategy, a multi-year plan to bolster the country’s business landscape.

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Kai Nicol-Schwarz

Kai Nicol-Schwarz was a senior reporter at Sifted. He covered AI and UK tech.

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