British households would be £5,000 richer if we were more innovative. Let’s unleash our talents | Gordon Brown

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What happened

We have a deep reservoir of assets, but struggle to turn small companies into global success stories.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 05:00:39 UTC.

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