"However, Downing Street is the cockpit of the nation, and should be listening to ideas and talent from right across the business community."
"What about the need for a new wave of start-ups? What about how small business owners will be able to use AI or tackle Net Zero? How about solving late payments entrenched in UK boardrooms to their small business suppliers?" In an announcement on Monday confirming Sky News' report last week about the creation of the new council, Downing Street said it would"discuss ways to boost investment, innovation, and access to skills and talent".The council members' businesses collectively employ around 330,000 people across the country, according to No 10.
"I look forward to hearing first-hand from business leaders about how we can break down the barriers they face and unlock new opportunities for them to thrive.