As part of his first Budget, Philip Hammond announced plans to “enhance the UK’s position as a world leader in science and innovation” by allocating A 270 million to support research into “biotech, robotic systems and driverless vehicles”. The Chancellor also confirmed A 16m will be used to create a hub for running trials into 5G connectivity, while A 200m will be invested to fund local projects to test ways of accelerating the roll-out of full-fibre broadband across the UK.