A growing world economy is not enough for UK plc (Q2 2006)

The strength of world demand has finally put the necessary conditions in place for the UK’s external sector to take over from troubled consumers and drive the economy forward. However, the UK is not well positioned to make the most of the clear opportunities that lie before it.

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