Recent comments by Universities and Science Minister David Willetts made exciting reading this week. In a recent speech he announced expansion in the UK’s science and engineering base, which will provide new opportunities for since and technology based umbrella contractors well into the decade!

Mr Willetts called for proposals for ‘a new type of university with a focus on science and technology’, clearly renewing the Government’s commitment to a high tech enterprise strategy. He added, “What really matters is long term growth. That is what our high tech enterprise strategy is all about. Times like this have persuaded many of us that it is necessary to back the technologies of the future so that we can rebalance our economy.” The aim is to secure funds from the private sector to make this expansion of the UK’s science and engineering base a possibility, which will undoubtedly fuel growth in this vital area over the coming years and so provide new opportunities for specialist contractors who work through umbrella companies.