As scientists rally against the planned cuts to research budgets, South Coast businesses still feel the UK is a good place for innovation

Over 60 business leaders from across the region enjoyed an inspiring seminar at The Rose Bowl, organised by BDO LLP’s Southampton office, Paris Smith LLP and Barker Brettell LLP to discuss the future of innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) in the UK.Rupert Merson from London Business School set the scene and posed some interesting questions to the audience, one being: “Are you optimistic about the UK being a good place for entrepreneurs?” The audience response was very encouraging with 77% agreeing that the UK is a great place for entrepreneurs to do business, although the same number