Dyson proposes plans to boost UK ICT jobs
10/03/2010 11:55
By adopting more innovative approaches within hi-tech manufacturing, Britain could become a world leader in the field.This is according to engineer and entrepreneur James Dyson, who has outlined proposals to increase the number of "well paid new jobs" in the country.
His plans are included in a review of the UK's production sector, delivered at the behest of Conservative Party leader David Cameron, in which Mr Dyson states a new economic model is required to create more positions in the hi-tech sector and drive it forward.
According to the Ingenious Britain study, commitment is needed to big projects in areas such as rail and nuclear power, more young people should be encouraged to pursue science and engineering courses and changes should be made to funding for research and development (R&D).
It has been welcomed by shadow business secretary Ken Clarke, who stated the party will "undoubtedly follow this broad agenda" if it wins the forthcoming general election.
Those seeking ICT jobs may also like to note that the leading 1,000 businesses in the UK invested more than £26 billion in R&D during 2008, government figures have shown.
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