Own up to level up: Why radical thinking around SME investment will deliver the government's agenda

Co-ownership of businesses is a huge leap forward

Britain stands over a seemingly unbridgeable chasm between rich and poor. Without a radical rethink about how we support communities, the levelling up agenda promised by the Government will not be realised.

The truth is, for all the good intent, the £4.8bn 'levelling-up fund' announced in the Chancellor's spending review will barely touch the sides. Covid-19 has exacerbated the issue and the third of British people with less than £1,500 in their bank will grow as unemployment rises in line with forecasts. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has also warned that at least 250,000 small businesses across the UK are set to fold unless they are given more help to fight through the pandemic. Foresight Group explores potential IPO on London Stock Exchange This number is the highest s...