Mission possible?

摘要

Signals matter. When UK chancellor Philip Hammond pledged an extra £2 billion of public money a year for research and development by 2020, he was indicating a shift beyond ramping up spending amid fears of a £59 billion Brexit hit. The R&D pledge was part of a £23 billion package to improve the UK's productivity. It was also the down payment on prime minister Theresa May's intent to shape growth via industrial strategy.