Cambridgeshire has emerged as one of 13 ‘engineering hotspots across the UK’, regions where a high proportion of the population - between one-in-three and one-in-two adults - are employed in the engineering economy. Research from the Royal Academy of Engineering on National Engineering Day shows that the ‘engineering economy’ in Cambs generates almost £8bn in gross value added from some 9,245 businesses in the sector, employing more than 122,000 people in engineering roles.

Dr Hayaatun Sillem, CEO of the Royal Academy of Engineering, said: “Cambridgeshire is a UK hub of engineering and is home to exciting engineering start-ups, established companies and research institutions alike, that are changing the world around us. Companies in the region are pushing the boundaries when it comes to computer technology, autonomous vehicles, healthcare technology, and biosciences in particular.”