The UK government will look into how it’s procurement programme can be used to drive innovation in SME’s according to the Prime Minister. Speaking at the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) yesterday, Mrs May said the review would “increase its impact and give more innovators their first break”. It is good to hear more support for the UK tech industry from the government. In her speech to the CBI, Mrs May also announced a consultation into the government’s new industrial strategy, and a $2bn per year increase in funding for science and technology research and development.

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