Supporting the UK’s priority industry sectors
Published on:DBT must improve how it supports UK industries to help government maximise the impact of the Industrial Strategy and grow the economy.
DBT must improve how it supports UK industries to help government maximise the impact of the Industrial Strategy and grow the economy.
Although government provides billions in tax reliefs each year to encourage growth, it does not monitor or evaluate them closely enough.
The Department for Business and Trade is a department for economic growth. In 2024-25, DBT spent a total of £2.15 billion (including financing) in net expenditure.
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This report provides an introduction to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and our examination of its spending and performance.
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This National Audit Office study will examine how effectively DSIT and UKRI work together to develop and operate research infrastructure.
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