Firm's £500m investment in UK is show of confidence in Government - Chancellor

Firm's £500m investment in UK is show of confidence in Government - Chancellor

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The transcript discusses a significant private investment in Cambridge's biomedical campus, highlighting its potential impact on the life sciences sector and job creation. It also covers the recent budget, focusing on NHS funding and addressing a financial deficit left by the previous government. The conversation concludes with a discussion on economic stability, fiscal rules, and the government's commitment to maintaining sound public finances.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary benefit of the 500 million investment into the UK life sciences industry?

Improved public transportation

Reduction in taxes

Creation of more jobs with decent wages

Increased tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How much investment was announced for the National Health Service in the recent budget?

£15.5 billion

£30 billion

£22.6 billion

£10 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What financial issue did the previous government leave behind?

A £22 billion black hole in public finances

A surplus in the budget

A decrease in public spending

Increased foreign investments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the government's number one priority according to the final section?

Increasing tourism

Economic and fiscal stability

Reducing education costs

Expanding public transportation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What assurance is given to businesses and investors regarding public finances?

Public spending will be reduced

Taxes will be increased

Interest rates will be lowered

Public finances are now on a sound footing