UK lawmakers urge Regulatory Innovation Office to back regional growth
( March 16, 2026, 17:17 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK Regulatory Innovation Office should work with universities and small or medium-sized businesses to drive economic growth across different regions of the country, lawmakers in a parliamentary committee have urged the government. The report by the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee also wants the RIO to publish “a regional support strategy with measurable objectives and deliverables.” It said policymakers were “flying blind” when trying to support regional growth with more funding.Statement follows. Report attached....
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