High-tech youngster sets up shop

Britain's youngest IT entrepreneur is all set to open for business first thing on Monday morning.

Ben Way, aged 17, has been running his computer consultancy from home for two years. At an age when most people are more interested in cider and acne, Way is setting up shop on Bath high street.

Speaking to Silicon News, Way said his business covers "anything you can throw a stick at", adding that his company specialises in high-end desktop and mobile systems. The company has one investor - although Way refused to reveal their identity or the size of the investment.

Way, a dyslexic, was described as "unteachable" at school and told by one teacher that he would never learn to read or write.

Ben's first employee is his school friend, Dave Bransgrove.