In 2007, the 88 UK firms in the G1400 accounted for 66% of R&D by the UK850. The three largest sectors - pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, fixed line communications and banks - accounted for more than half (60%) of R&D spending by the 88 UK firms in the G1400
The aerospace and defence sector accounted for 5% of R&D spending by the 88 UK firms in the G1400.
The share of total R&D expenditure by the UK850 attributed to its 100 biggest investors (including those in the G1400) has continued to decline over the last three years. The share declined to 81% from 83% the year before.
