UK in the 21'st Century: Cambridge, Economic hub

Question 1

location

Answer 1

• eastern England
• Europe’s largest cluster of high-tech business
• 5000 businesses employed 61,000 people generated £15.5 billion a year

Question 2

changes over time

Answer 2

• economy grew in 2021 by 7.6%
• significant increase in jobs
• population growth by 6.9% in 2010-20
• upgraded A14 road link between Cambridge & Huntingdon to improve access of goods
  issues:
• high cost of living & housing prices
• more homes for growing population
• traffic congestion