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Abstract:

The Industrial Strategy is underpinned by an extensive analytical programme. Given the complexity of the decisions involved, no single methodology or information source can encompass all the relevant issues; instead, we analysed quantitative and qualitative evidence from a range of sources using a variety of methodologies and tools. We will continue our programme following the publication of the Industrial Strategy, expanding our analysis as the evidence and the economy itself evolve over the next decade.

The analytical programme was based on literature reviews, data analysis, and engagement. We used engagement to gather feedback on the Industrial Strategy, including on sectors, places, growth barriers and opportunities, and policies; to incorporate evidence and analysis from a range of experts and stakeholders; and to independently validate our analytical programme. Activities included:

Consultation with the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council ("the Council").

Targeted engagement on the development of eight Sector Plans through government and industry-led taskforces and other bespoke arrangements.

Engagement with a range of businesses and other organisations, from global corporates to start-ups, scale-ups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), trade unions, mayoral strategic authorities (MSAs), and devolved governments (DGs).

An Industrial Strategy Forum set up to bring together business representative organisations and other membership bodies.

Extensive engagement with internal and external experts, including government departmental directors of analysis, academics, thought leaders, and think tanks, on the analytical data sources, methodologies, outputs, and findings.

As part of Invest 2035 we issued a public consultation asking for feedback on 36 questions to inform the Industrial Strategy. The consultation ran for six weeks over October and November 2024. Responses were submitted online or by email and reviewed by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the research agency Ipsos. Responses supported the analysis identifying frontier industries and places, identifying key economy-wide growth barriers and opportunities, and selecting policy interventions.

The consultation received over 27,000 online answers to individual questions from a wide range of businesses, individuals, academics, think tanks, and trade unions, as well as more than 250 business associations representing hundreds of thousands of businesses across the UK.

Publication Year:

2025

Publisher:

UK Parliament

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Department for Business and Trade

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Energy Efficiency

Industry

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Environmental, social and economic impacts

Energy Economics

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English

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UK Open Government Licence (OGL)

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United Kingdom

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Policy Briefing Paper

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Policy

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