Gervais Williams, Head of Equities at Premier Miton, delves into the UK economy's stagnation ahead of Christmas, exploring both vulnerabilities and glimmers of hope. Catherine Jacob, CEO of Pearl & Dean, shares insights on cinema advertising trends and the impact of evolving holiday traditions. Francesca Dow, MD of Penguin Random House Children's, emphasizes the need to engage kids with reading as sales surge, while David Conway, CEO of Pinewood Group, highlights the urgent demand for talent in the UK film industry.