The increase of interest in the fortunes of the UK economy by ordinary people has to be backed up with renewed pushes for real growth in its prospects.
The group Enterprise Britain that is launched today has just this agenda in mind.
It was formed out of an urgency to change the narrative about London – and the UK at large – as things quickly develop forward.
There are many such entities springing up, but this one looks for real gains in the short-term, and far-reaching investment in the long view.
In the advance of AI technology as it moves into many industries, for businesspeople like Brent Hoberman it’s important to take on the challenge with sincerity.
The problems apparent are immense, but active engagement with the causes are turning tides once thought to be against us.