Responding to a direct invitation from the Department for Business and Trade, Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce have provided some immediate reflections on the government’s Industrial Strategy.
Repeating our message to government, that investing in the success of the Thames Valley is part of the solution to help realise the whole of the UK’s potential. We stated that the Strategy is a positive statement of intent. It provides direction and a framework and is full of ambition and initiatives. However, its effectiveness over its 10-year lifetime will also depend on achieving short-term economic success that helps boost investor confidence and drives growth. Read our detailed response here