Much has been debated on the future of a sustainable UK plc and how that is to be achieved when global competition from emerging economies is high, creating a supportive environment for new innovation has proved challenging and finding new growth when the economy still reeling from the impact of the financial crisis more difficult than imagined.
To create a UK plc which is competitive, productive and relevant in the future, companies and policy makers need to consider how they can collaborate to create the best conditions for future success.
We believe there are five necessary traits that underpin the future success of UK plc if it is to achieve the required competitiveness and relevance - these traits or ‘pillars’ are: