These are the industries British children most want to work in when they grow up

A survey of children aged eight to 15 has revealed that a career in politics does not appeal much to today’s youngsters.

Here are the industries they said would like to work in:*

1 Science/tech

2 = Health

2 = Sports

4 Creative industries

5 = Miscellaneous professions

5 =Trades

7 Emergency services

8 Writing/journalism

9 Aviation

10 = Politics

10 = Business

10 = Retail

10 = Spacecraft crew

(Source: YouGov)

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