'A sticking plaster': The National Semiconductor Strategy has left the UK exposed

The UK's unique strengths are being squandered

Tom Allen
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'A sticking plaster': The National Semiconductor Strategy has left the UK exposed

The government's £1 billion plan to support the UK's chip industry is well targeted, but risks missing the mark on timing.

With everything from smartphones to satellites relying on chips, the semiconductor industry is one of the modern world's most important sectors. The pandemic, when a combination of factors strai...

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