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February 7, 2023

'Good news for startups' — UK government launches new Science, Innovation and Technology department

Startups hope the new department puts tech centre stage as the UK strives for economic growth


Tim Smith

2 min read

Michelle Donelan

Today the UK government has announced the formation of a new department that will focus on science, innovation and technology.

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Tim Smith

Tim Smith was news editor at Sifted. He covered deeptech and AI, and produced Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow him on X and LinkedIn

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