So glad to see this article.
I mean, anyone with half a brain should have expected it. The savvy amongst us could see that as an obvious outcome from day 1. I fear for the future, when your politicians are evil devil-incarnates and your industry leaders are devoid of the brain it takes to sweep roads (no insult intended to road sweepers). Oh well.
For the record, my sons are 30 and 28 respectively; one has a degree in Computer Science and they both have IT Skills honed from when they were toddlers. Not in the job market though - they work for themselves. So, with a lopsided, wry smile, I say to UK industry norks, reap what you sow - bleak, innit.