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UK should not prop up failing industries, say business groups | Business | The Guardian

October 18, 2016

The Institute of Directors have raised questions about ‘picking winners’ in the new industrial strategy going forward

IoD and others highlight skills shortages and danger of industrial strategy that intervenes against ‘market choice’

From the Guardian: UK should not prop up failing industries, say business groups 

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  • Institute of Directors
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