According to a survey conducted by the Confederation of British Industry, which employs one third of British private employees, 42% of British enterprises are facing a shortage of talents in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

CBI said in the survey report that the main industries of the British economy, from manufacturing to creative industries to green economy, are facing the problem of shortage of scientific and technological talents.

According to the report, if we do not attract more young people to study science, technology, engineering and mathematics and let them engage in such jobs after graduation, the shortage of science and engineering talents in British enterprises will not be solved, which will endanger the long-term development of the British economy.

One of CBI's suggestions is to reduce university tuition fees for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and to launch a one-year interdisciplinary course.

After a year in interdisciplinary course, students can go back to science and engineering to continue their studies.