Two powerhouse industries are leaving the rest of Britain behind


A view of the Bank of England and the financial district, in London, Britain, September 23, 2024. REUTERS/Mina Kim

London: Almost all of Britain’s growth in the past five years has been driven by just two superstar sectors, laying bare the task facing Prime Minister Keir Starmer to revive swathes of the economy.

Analysis shows an outsized contribution from technology and science-based industries is concealing a two-speed recovery, where sectors from hospitality to manufacturing are struggling to expand.

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