Theresa May addresses business leaders at the CBI conference

Theresa May addresses business leaders at the CBI conference

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The video discusses the UK's strategy to become a leader in science and technology post-Brexit. It highlights the need for sustainable immigration, increased investment in research and development, and support for innovative firms through tax incentives. The government plans to launch a new industrial strategy challenge fund and a patient capital review to address investment barriers. Emphasis is placed on scaling up startups and leveraging government procurement to drive innovation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the UK's approach to maintaining its position in science and technology?

Welcoming top talent while managing immigration

Focusing solely on domestic talent

Reducing investment in R&D

Increasing immigration levels

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much additional investment in R&D is planned by the end of the Parliament?

£4 billion annually

£3 billion annually

£2 billion annually

£1 billion annually

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund?

To increase immigration

To address commercialization weaknesses

To cut public sector spending

To reduce corporate taxes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of the patient capital review?

To increase short-term investments

To increase corporate tax rates

To examine barriers to long-term investment in innovative firms

To reduce government spending

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the government plan to foster innovation through procurement?

By strategically using procurement to spur innovation

By reducing procurement from small businesses

By eliminating government procurement

By increasing procurement from large corporations