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<p>In the long run, the only way to ensure sustainable growth, higher wages and increases
in living standards is through raising productivity. The latest data showing an increase
in the level of productivity is welcome, however productivity growth remains a key
challenge.</p><p> </p><p>The government is tackling this challenge head on; investing
over half a trillion pounds in capital investment, cutting taxes for businesses, improving
access to finance, increasing the National Productivity Investment Fund to £37bn at
Budget 2018 and committing to reform technical education, such as the introduction
of T-levels.</p>
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