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Top Tech Stats: Government, entrepreneurship, tech talent and more

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Welcome to your roundup of some of the past week’s most interesting surveys, statistics and reports relevant to those involved in the UK tech industry.

This week, we have statistics relating to entrepreneurs’ perceived lack of support from the government, the digital skills shortage and tech talent acquisition.

Govt failing to support SMEs

Some 65% of business leaders say the lack government support.

That’s according to the latest Enterprise Index research by Smith & Williamson, the accountancy, investment management and tax group.

Additionally, nearly three-quarters (74%) of respondents stated that political uncertainty was negatively impacting their business.

“Businesses are suffering. There was a belief that the government was getting to grips with the scaleup business agenda, and the benefits this offers the economy, but progress appears to have stalled in an uncertain political environment,” said Guy Rigby, head of entrepreneurial services at Smith & Williamson....