The fastest growing sectors in the UK economy

From environmental policy to digital disruption and changing workplace trends, the report also analyses the underlying drivers of growth of market-leading businesses, using a survey of more than 1,500 UK enterprises across different sectors.

Key findings of the report include:

* The scientific, admin, professional and support services sector is set to more than double in size over the next 20 years,

* The transport and communications sector will create 120 new jobs a day until 2038, with technology and environmental changes being a major driver,

* The health and social work sector will become the UK’s fifth largest sector as it grows to meet the demands of an ageing population,

* Environmental concerns and new technology will be core drivers of growth across all sectors of the UK over the long term.