MPs urge UK government to play venture capitalist with taxpayer-funded tech

The Register
By Carly PageOct 21, 2026, 4:30 am123 ptsTrending
Britain is funding the next generation of tech companies without making sure taxpayers get a slice of the action, MPs have warned. In a new report shared with The Register ahead of publication, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has accused UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) of being overly cautious about…

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