EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
The coronavirus pandemic has tested the
strength of the UK's infrastructure. With the
added pressure of the economy rebalancing
following Brexit, and in the wake of multiple
lockdowns, the country's infrastructure has
proven itself resilient, but also restrictive.
To some extent the national workforce
has been able to adapt to working during a
debilitating global pandemic. This has largely
been due to the digital infrastructure, such
as broadband, in the UK. However, a large
majority of our survey respondents consider
that infrastructure in the UK is restricting
their potential for success.
Over 60 per cent of respondents felt that the
infrastructure restricted the growth of the
national economy, their local economy and
the growth of their business.
As the UK commences the age of 'The Great
Reopening' and the positive momentum
around economic recovery grows, it is
essential that this frustrated voice of the
middle market is given attention.
The middle market is the back-bone of
the economy and key to its recovery.
Representation during major policy creation
and implementation decisions will be vitally
important to the success of the country's
economic recovery.
Infrastructure and 'The Great Reopening'
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