British manufacturing companies have been lagging behind international competitors over the last two decades, falling down global automation tables, according to a report.

Use of robotics and AI systems was poor, with training of people in relevant digital skills well below what is needed to catch up, it was warned.

The report by Make UK and Sage said nearly half of British manufacturers identify a lack of technical skills as the biggest hurdle to improving their use of innovative advanced technologies.

If we want to unlock a £150 billion boost to UK GDP by 2035, we must make it easier for SMEs to adopt automation and AI Seamus Nevin, Make UK

Projects which do start often stall after implementation stage, because companies cannot find the help and advice they need to make the technolo

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