2B: Economic Change in the UK (Birmingham)

From factories to tech hubs, this episode dives into how the UK economy has shifted from making cars to coding. Learn why industries like shipbuilding and textiles declined, and how places like the MG Rover car factory in Birmingham transformed into thriving tech and retail spaces. We’ll explore the rise of jobs in science and technology, the North-South economic divide, and how projects like HS2 aim to balance things out. It’s a story of challenges, opportunities, and how the UK is shaping its future in a high-tech world!