The UK has published a ten-year industrial strategy to boost key sectors of the economy – here’s what the experts think

The UK has published a ten-year industrial strategy to boost key sectors of the economy – here’s what the experts think

PBabic/ShutterstockThe UK government has published a ten-year strategy outlining how it aims to boost productivity and innovation across eight key sectors of the economy. From the future of AI to energy security and net zero, it’s a broad and ambitious plan. Our experts assess what it tells us about how the UK economy – and the jobs it offers – could look in future. Nuclear placed firmly in the centre of the UK’s low-carbon future Doug Specht, R…

Are The Skills England Priority Areas Linking To The Industrial Strategy? | FE Soundbite Edition 803

Welcome to FE Soundbite Edition 802: 28th June 2025 | Are The Skills England Priority Areas Linking To The Industrial Strategy? Exclusive with Phil Smith (Chair of Skills England) on the Industrial Strategy, how Skills England’s priority areas are linking to the Industrial Strategy, Bolt On Training, Interdisciplinary, AI and NEETs. Exclusive with PAC Chair Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown on T Levels, Ofsted on AI. A packed Soundbite this week This i…

Spending Review: investment in AI, net-zero, and infrastructure for SMEs

Investment was the key message for small business owners in the government’s Spending Review. Support for adopting new technology and AI, more investment into research and development, and a push to meet net zero targets were some of the key points.    We’ve summarised the main takeaways from the Spending Review – plus a look at the government’s 10-year industrial plan and what it means for small businesses.  Overview of the Spending Review 2025…

UK’s Industrial Strategy promises investment certainty for clean energy – can it deliver?

Image courtesy 123rf In this week’s Power Playbook: The UK’s Industrial Strategy promises to turn the UK into a global clean energy leader through catalytic public investment, breaking down barriers and building up investment certainty; while not perfect, there is reason to be cautiously optimistic. The UK this week unveiled its Strategy, a policy roadmap