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Zawya
10 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
UK government's new industrial strategy set to deepen global collaboration
New Industrial Strategy will make the UK the best country to invest in and grow a business, delivering on the Plan for Change. Strategy developed in partnership with business, marking a new era of collaboration between government and high growth industries. New Industrial Strategy to unlock billions in investment and support 1.1 million new well-paid jobs over the next decade. New Global Talent Taskforce and £54m fund will attract world-class researchers, top talent and their teams to the UK. Electricity costs for thousands of businesses to be slashed by up to 25%. The plan focuses on 8 high growth sectors, including Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Digital and Technologies, Financial Services and Life Sciences, where there is potential for faster growth. The modern Industrial Strategy sets out a ten-year plan to boost investment, create good skilled jobs and make Britain the best place to do business. It includes targeted support for the areas of the country and economy that have the greatest potential to grow, while introducing reforms that will make it easier for all businesses to get ahead. The Strategy's bold plan of action includes: Slash electricity costs by up to 25% from 2027 for electricity-intensive manufacturers in growth sectors and foundational industries in their supply chain, bringing costs more closely in line with other major economies in Europe. Unlocking billions in finance for innovative business, especially for SMEs by increasing British Business Bank financial capacity to £25.6 billion, crowding in tens of billions of pounds more in private capital. The includes an additional £4bn for Industrial Strategy Sectors, crowding in billions more in private capital. By investing largely through venture funds, the BBB will back the UK's most high-growth potential companies. Reducing regulatory burdens by cutting the administrative costs of regulation for business by 25% and reduce the number of regulators. Boosting R&D spending to £22.6bn per year by 2029-30 to drive innovation across the IS-8, with more than £2bn for AI over the Spending Review, and £2.8bn for advanced manufacturing over the next ten years. This will leverage in billions more from private investors. Regulatory changes will further clear the path for fast-growing industries and innovative products such as biotechnology, AI, and autonomous vehicles. Attracting elite global talent to our key sectors, via visa and migration reforms and the new Global Talent Taskforce. The Taskforce and a £54m Global Talent Fund will support top talent to relocate to the UK. Deepening economic and industrial collaboration with our partners, building on our Industrial Strategy Partnership with Japan and recent deals with the US, India, and the EU. Reducing planning timelines and cutting costs for developers, by hiring more planners, streamlining pre-application requirements and combining environmental obligations, removing burdens on businesses as well as accelerating house building. Revolutionising public procurement and reducing barriers for new entrants and SMEs to bolster domestic competitiveness. Supporting the UK's city regions and clusters by increasing the supply of investible sites through a new £600m Strategic Sites Accelerator, enhanced regional support from the Office for Investment, National Wealth Fund, and British Business Bank, and more. Upskilling the nation with an extra £1.2 billion each year for skills by 2028-29, and delivering more opportunities to learn and earn in our high-growth sectors including new short courses in relevant skills funded by the Growth and Skills Levy and skills packages targeted at defence digital and engineering. Supporting 5,500 more SMEs to adopt new technology through the Made Smarter programme while centralising government support in one place through the Business Growth Service. The plan focuses on 8 sectors where the UK is already strong and there's potential for faster growth: Advanced Manufacturing, Clean Energy Industries, Creative Industries, Defence, Digital and Technologies, Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Professional and Business Services. Each growth sector has a bespoke 10-year plan that will attract investment, enable growth and create high-quality, well-paid jobs. Five sector plans have been published in tandem: Advanced Manufacturing – Backing the Advanced Manufacturing sector with up to £4.3 billion in funding, including up to £2.8 billion in R&D over the next five years, with the aim of anchoring supply chains in the UK - from increasing vehicle production to 1.35 million, to leading the next generation of technologies for zero emission flight. Clean Energy Industries - Doubling investment in Clean Energy Industries by 2035, with Great British Energy helping to build the clean power revolution in Britain with a further £700 million in clean energy supply chains, taking the total funding for the Great British Energy Supply Chain fund to £1 billion. Creative Industries - Maximizing the value of the UK's Creative Industries through a £380 million boost for film and TV, video games, advertising and marketing, music and visual and performing arts will improve access to finance for scale-ups and increase R&D, skills and exports. Digital and Technologies - Making the UK the European leader for creating and scaling Digital and Technology businesses, with more than £2 billion to drive the AI Action Plan, including a new Sovereign AI Programme, £187 million for training one million young people in tech skills and targeting R&D investment at frontier technologies such as cyber security in Northern Ireland, semiconductors in Wales and quantum technologies in Scotland. Professional and Business Services - Ensuring the UK's Professional and Business Services becomes the world's most trusted adviser to global industry, revolutionising the sector across the world through adoption of UK-grown AI and working to secure mutual recognition of professional qualifications agreements overseas. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: 'This Industrial Strategy marks a turning point for Britain's economy and a clear break from the short-termism and sticking plasters of the past. 'In an era of global economic instability, it delivers the long term certainty and direction British businesses need to invest, innovate and create good jobs that put more money in people's pockets as part of the plan for change. 'This is how we power Britain's future - by backing the sectors where we lead, removing the barriers that hold us back, and setting out a clear path to build a stronger economy that works for working people. Our message is clear - Britain is back and open for business.' Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: 'The UK has some of the most innovative businesses in the world and our Plan for Change has provided them with the stability they need to grow and for more to be created. 'Today's Industrial Strategy builds on that progress with a ten-year plan to slash barriers to investment. It'll see billions of pounds for investment and cutting-edge tech, ease energy costs, and upskill the nation. It will ensure the industries that make Britain great can thrive. It will boost our economy and create jobs that put more money in people's pockets.' Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: 'We've said from day one Britain is back in business under this government, and the £100 billion of investment we've secured in the past year shows our Plan for Change is already delivering for working people. 'Our Modern Industrial Strategy will ensure the UK is the best country to invest and do business, delivering economic growth. 'Not only does this Strategy prioritise investment to attract billions for new business sites, cutting-edge research, and better transport links, it will also make our industrial electricity prices more competitive. 'Tackling energy costs and fixing skills has been the single biggest ask of us from businesses and the greatest challenge they've faced – this government has listened, and now we're taking the bold action needed.' His Majesty's Trade Commissioner for the Middle East and Pakistan, Sarah Mooney said: 'The UK is the most open, stable and connected economy in the world, and our modern Industrial Strategy will make it quicker, easier and more profitable for businesses in the GCC and wider Middle East and Pakistan region to do business with the UK. This 10 year roadmap will back Britain's strongest industries and deepen economic and industrial cooperation with our international partners. I look forward to working collaboratively with governments and businesses across the region on our shared strategic priorities.' -Ends- Notes The Industrial Strategy is here: The Defence, Financial Services and Life Sciences sector plans will be published shortly. The Supercharger and British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will be funded through reforms to the energy system. The government is reducing costs within the system to free up funding without raising household bills or taxes and intends to also use additional funds from the strengthening of UK carbon pricing, including as a result of linking with the EU carbon market. The 7000 businesses are an indicative estimate of how many businesses could be in scope of the scheme. The full scope and eligibility of the scheme will be determined following consultation. The Global Talent Fund will be allocated over the coming weeks, via UKRI, to leading universities and other research organisations. These organisations will use their expertise to select and target the researchers, aligned to the overarching objectives of the scheme and in support of industrial strategy priorities.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
UK launches £54 mn Global Talent Taskforce to attract skilled foreigners
Opportunity for skilled Indians! The UK on Monday unveiled a new Global Talent Taskforce backed by a £54 million Global Talent Fund to attract top science and tech professionals from across the world to relocate and strengthen British expertise in critical sectors. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said the taskforce would support researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, senior-level engineers and creatives, working closely with the UK's global missions to build a pipeline of talent interested in moving to Britain. What the fund will cover The Global Talent Fund will support relocation and research costs over a five-year period, starting in 2025. Funding will be allocated via the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) body to leading universities and research institutions. These organisations will be responsible for identifying and targeting individuals in line with the UK's newly announced Industrial Strategy focused on economic growth. 'Genius is not bound by geography. But the UK is one of the few places blessed with the infrastructure, skills base, world-class institutions and international ties needed to fertilise brilliant ideas,' said Peter Kyle, UK Secretary for Science and Technology. 'My message to those who are advancing new ideas, wherever they are, is simple: we want to work with you, to support you, and to give you a home where you can make your ideas a reality we all benefit from,' he said. The taskforce will report directly to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves. It will build on proposals in the UK's Immigration White Paper to attract global researchers, including changes to the High Potential Individual visa route. 'Competition for elite global talent is high, and by establishing this taskforce we are solidifying our position as the first choice for the world's brightest sparks,' said Jonathan Reynolds, UK Business and Trade Secretary. The government has said this drive will not affect net migration figures, referring to the balance between people arriving and leaving the country. Role of universities Universities will play a central role in delivering this effort, using their networks and expertise to bring top global talent into British labs and industries. 'UK universities are already pivotal players in attracting global talent and the creation of the Taskforce and Fund will further leverage their role in building our future technologies and driving long-term growth,' said Vivienne Stern, Chief Executive of Universities UK. Global Talent visa and India's prospects Lord Patrick Vallance, Britain's minister for science, research and innovation, flagged the Global Talent visa as a key instrument in attracting scientists and innovators. Speaking at the India Global Forum's Future Frontiers Forum in London on June 20, he said the UK must deepen academic and scientific partnerships with India. The Global Talent visa is open to individuals in science, humanities, digital tech, arts and culture. It does not require a job offer or employer sponsorship and allows fast-track entry for those endorsed by approved bodies. This visa was mentioned in the UK's May Immigration White Paper, which proposed simplifying applications for top global experts. Why this matters for Indians India has emerged as a global research hub. It ranked in the top five for 45 out of 64 critical technologies in 2023, up from 37 in the previous year, according to the Critical Technology Tracker by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. The country overtook the US in areas like biological manufacturing and distributed ledger technologies. With continued Indian interest in moving to the UK for research and work, this taskforce and visa expansion opens doors for scientists, engineers and digital experts from India to bring their skills to Britain.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
UK launches new taskforce and fund to attract global science, tech talent
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The UK on Monday unveiled a new Global Talent Taskforce backed up by a GBP 54 million Global Talent Fund to attract the world's top science and technology talent to relocate to the country and enhance British expertise in the government's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) said the taskforce will support researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, top-tier managerial and engineering talent and high-calibre creatives to work closely with the UK's international presence to build a pipeline of talent who want to come to related fund, which is designed to attract world-class researchers and their teams to the UK, will cover relocation and research costs over five years starting this year."Genius is not bound by geography. But the UK is one of the few places blessed with the infrastructure, skills base, world-class institutions and international ties needed to fertilise brilliant ideas, and turn them into new medicines that save lives, new products that make our lives easier, and even entirely new jobs and industries," said UK Science and Tech Secretary Peter Kyle."My message to those who are advancing new ideas, wherever they are, is simple: we want to work with you, to support you, and to give you a home where you can make your ideas a reality we all benefit from," he taskforce will report directly to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, and the linked Global Talent Fund will be allocated over the coming weeks via the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) public body to leading universities and other research organisations will be expected to use their expertise to select and target the right talent, aligned with the overarching objectives of the government's new Industrial Strategy aimed at boosting economic growth, also released this week."Competition for elite global talent is high, and by establishing this taskforce we are solidifying our position as the first choice for the world's brightest sparks, as well as turbocharging innovation in medicines and inventions of the future, boosting British business and putting money in working people's pockets," said UK Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan said the taskforce is intended to bolster homegrown talent with cutting edge, highly skilled expertise from around the world to work in the key sectors identified as part of a new 10-year industrial expansion will also build on commitments in the recent 'Immigration White Paper' to expand eligible institutions for the High Potential Individual visa and fast-track the brightest and best talent into UK high growth and strategic industries, such as the science and technology sectors, the department added."UK universities are already pivotal players in attracting global talent and the creation of the Taskforce and Fund will further leverage their role in building our future technologies and driving long-term growth," said Vivienne Stern, Universities UK Chief government has stressed that this new drive to attract talent will not impact net migration, or the difference between those migrating into the UK and those that emigrate abroad.
