The chemical and pharmaceutical industry is fundamental to modern society. With an immense variety of products, from vital medicines and foods, the construction of buildings, to transport and leisure, the industry truly does have an impact on virtually every aspect of our daily lives.
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CIA’s Chief Executive reacts to the announcement.
Steve Elliott, Chief Executive of the Chemical Industries Association, said:
“We welcome today’s announcement that the UK will be part of Horizon Europe. It is fantastic to know that, after years of uncertainty, the science community will have better stability to drive forward our ambition to grow the economy and work to establish the UK as a science superpower. The chemical industry, as a crucial supplier to various key industries, including pharmaceuticals and food as well as aerospace and automotive, will be able to support those to tackle the biggest challenges of our time, from climate change to health to sustainability”
Celebrating the best of the UK chemical industry
Measures will cut network charges and provide exemptions from electricity costs for firms in sectors like steel, metals and chemicals.
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget Statement, one of the UK’s biggest manufacturing exporters has called on Jeremy Hunt to create a business framework to grow the economy and allow that growth to lead to all other much publicized planned giveaways.
Figures released by the Chemical Industries Association indicate a significant turnaround in the chemical sector – one of Britain’s biggest manufacturing export industries – showing signs of growth.
