In today’s (17 November) Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt revealed measures to “boost growth and productivity” across a trio of areas; energy, infrastructure and innovation.
Hunt said that stronger economic growth requires a long-term plan and commitment to see it through, arguing in his speech to the House of Commons there are "no quick fixes to the challenges the UK faces". In the full Statement, he said: "The government will ensure that those sectors which have the most potential for growth - such as digital, green technology and life sciences - will be supported through measures to reduce unnecessary regulation and boost innovation and growth." According to him, this Statement will lead to "lower energy bills [and] higher growth". Autumn Statement ...
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