“Today’s launch of the Industrial Strategy marks an important moment in resetting collaboration between business and government to enable the UK economy to grow in the next decade.
“It is great to see professional and business services at the heart of the Industrial Strategy, for the first time ever, as one of the eight priority growth sectors.
“Professional and Business Services are the backbone of the UK economy – supporting one in seven jobs across the UK, contributing over £300 billion each year to our country and through their expert and trusted advice enabling all parts of the economy to shine, grow and thrive.
“The Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC) was pleased to work with the government to develop the ambitious Sector Plan. Our ambition is bold: to ensure the UK is the world’s most trusted adviser for professional and business services and solidify our position as the second largest exporter of services in the global economy.
“With targeted support for tech adoption, especially for small professional and business services firms, smarter regulation, trade, skills and access to finance, the plan sets the stage for a more innovative, competitive and growing sector which underscores our position at the heart of the economy. As PBSC Industry Chair, I strongly welcome this renewed partnership and see today’s launch as the start of a long-term collaboration between business and government to turn this vision into reality.
“Thanks to all within PBSC, its working groups and Steerco, as well as ministers and officials at DBT, for working together on this plan.”
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