Southern comfort

摘要

London and the south-east is perhaps better known as the government, transport and financial hub of the UK than for technology and innovation. But pockets of industries cluster around certain areas, supported by world-leading research and inspired investment. ICT and other hi-tech companies line the M4 and M3 corridors. Berkshire houses the headquarters of several international car manufacturers, including Honda and Fiat, and BMW makes the Mini in Cow-ley, Oxfordshire. Many international engineering firms have their corporate headquarters in London and the home counties.