One of the privileges of my profession is getting to talk privately with some of the most respected voices in the creative industry. It gives me a real sense of how people are feeling out there – and the things they might never admit on LinkedIn. Right now? There’s a shared longing for kindness. People are craving something to counter the fragility…

You have to ask yourself: Does the UK government really have a clue about business? About confidence, opportunity, and growth? Since launching Creative Boom in 2009, I’ve watched the creative industries get pelted from all sides – and yet, here we are. Still standing, still surviving. But barely…