This publication supports the government’s industrial strategy. The industrial strategy aims to create an environment in which entrepreneurs find it easy to start and grow a business, and to pursue demand-management policies which stimulate growth and maintain financial stability. The industrial strategy builds on the government’s Plan for growth.
The "Information economy strategy" sets out a plan for government and industry to continue to work together to promote the success of the UK information economy sector. Its main themes are:
- a strong, innovative information economy sector exporting UK excellence to the world
- UK businesses across the economy making smart use of information technology and data
- ensuring citizens benefit from the digital age
- underpinning the information economy in the UK
