Why we can’t build clusters without investing in digital skills

In classrooms and workplaces across the country, investment in digital skills is opening up real economic opportunities. Martin McFadyen, Head of Public Sector at Virgin Media O₂ Business, explains why digital upskilling plays such a vital role in the UK’s future growth.

Joining the CBI’s Skills Think-In on 10 May, it was clear that when it comes to skills, we all have a shared vision. From local authorities and community outreach organisations to private sector business leaders, everyone round the table agreed: we can’t drive forward regional growth — attracting investment and helping to level up the UK – without a real focus on upskilling...