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Peers press for redefined R&D to include creative industries

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Government promises to look at question ahead of budget

Members of the House of Lords have called on the government to redefine R&D to boost investment in the creative industries, not just in science and technology.

The Conservatives have already promised to review how R&D is defined in order to benefit cloud computing and to review of what activities can count towards R&D tax credits.

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