About Reading
Reading and the Thames Valley has always been a leader in manufacturing, innovation and entrepreneurship.
For over 60 years leading technology companies have called this region home.
The region’s strength in technology is a key factor in its predicted future success.
According to the EY Regional Economic Forecast 2025, Reading will be the UK’s fastest-growing local economy outside London over the next three years. An average GVA growth rate of 2.2% puts it ahead of Manchester, Bristol and Cambridge. Also faster than the UK average.
The region is home to a diverse range of tech sectors and services. Start-ups. Scale-Ups. The unicorns of the future. Large national and international corporates. First-class academic institutions. Leading financial and professional services firms.
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