The Bottom Line - USPs: What Is The UK Good At?
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Every country likes to think it’s world-class at something. The Italians claim style, the Germans have their engineering and the Americans have Silicon Valley - and swagger. So, what about us? What’s Britain’s superpower? It’s a serious question. If we know what the UK is good at, we can play to our strengths and build an economy that pays for the things we all rely on – like hospitals, homes and schools. Evan Davis and guests discuss what Britain does well across culture, innovation and capital. And asks what works, what doesn’t and why it matters.
Guests:
Ric Lewis, founding partner of Tristan Capital Partners
Kate Bingham, managing partner at SV Health Investors
Shona McCarthy, former CEO, Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
Production team:
Presenter: Evan Davis
Producers: Sally Abrahams and Neal Razzell
Production Co-ordinator: Katie Morrison
Sound: Jonathan Greer and James Beard
Editor: Matt Willis
The Bottom Line is produced in partnership with The Open University.
Published on Thursday, 8th January 2026.
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