UK's digital strength could mean bright economic future – study

Northern Europe dominates Indigo Index of countries likely to thrive by harnessing innovation and human capital

Britain's strength in the digital economy means it is one of the countries best placed to take advantage of the shift away from capital-intensive industry, according to an international survey of more than 150 countries.

A study looking at the nations that would thrive in coming decades was dominated by Scandinavian countries. However, the UK was ranked as the highest-placed member of the G8 leading industrial countries, in fifth position.

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