UK's 'buy British' tech ambitions hit reality as less than £1 in £6 stays at home

A report has found that less than £1 in every £6 spent on IT by the UK government stays in the country, with the majority going to foreign suppliers. The report highlights the UK's reliance on foreign technology and the need for more 'buy British' policies.

The report, commissioned by the government, found that the UK's biggest IT suppliers are overwhelmingly foreign, with US companies taking the largest share.

This has raised concerns about the UK's national security and economic independence, as well as the impact on British jobs and industry.