Autumn Budget 2017: new teachers, AI research and Google investment will benefit technology sector

Tom Allen
Tom Allen
clock 21 November 2017 •
Phillip Hammond wants to close the UK’s digital skills gap
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Phillip Hammond wants to close the UK’s digital skills gap

Three in four UK companies say that their staff lack essential digital skills

Chancellor Phillip Hammond is expected to put a focus on technology in tomorrow's Autumn Budget, with announcements around education, 5G and driverless cars. The technology industry will benefit from...

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