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Getting Started

12 facts about UK tech

The tech sector is a national success story and our infographic shows just why that is. We've taken key figures from this year's Tech Nation report to reveal its impressive performance

Many start-ups these days are in the tech sector but even if yours isn't you'll probably find yourself either developing the technology your company uses or working with highly tech-enabled businesses. Digital technology is a huge success story that the UK can be proud of.  The sector is growing much more quickly than others, more is being invested in it than in any other European country, and the workforce is more diverse than most. The statistics gleaned from Tech City's Tech Nation 2018 report say it all – tech is thriving and so far Brexit hasn't dampened the excitement.


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