In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, the UK stands at a critical juncture. The Industrial Strategy presents an opportunity to weave digital technologies as the golden thread through the UK’s economic plan. Moulding an economy that is fit for the modern world—with digital connectivity and skills as the cornerstone of economic growth—can spearhead efforts to secure the nation’s competitive edge in the industries of the future.

With strategic direction and support from government, coupled with investment and innovation from the private sector, the Industrial Strategy can deliver the growth and productivity required to improve economic opportunity and well-being across the country.

Choosing the destination

Areas such as AI, quantum computing, future telecoms, and semiconductors are paramount as growth engines. As such, the Industrial Strategy must put forward an ambitious plan around cybersecurity and digital resilience to future-proof growth. The impact of ‘downtime’, where businesses suffer from ...