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March 15, 2023

UK Spring budget: R&D cuts but huge quantum spend

Key takeaways affecting the tech sector from the chancellor’s plans


Amy O'Brien

4 min read

UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt

Economists have painted a bleak picture of the UK economy lately, as IMF forecasts and Bank of England data show it’s falling far behind other countries. 

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Amy O'Brien

Amy O'Brien is a freelance reporter covering Italian tech. She was previously Sifted's fintech reporter

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