No doubt there will be tough months to come but airlines, ports, and operators can look to the future with more optimism than ever before.
The proportion of homes built by small firms has plummeted. But smaller builders, based locally, are more likely to develop schemes that complement the local area.
Flooding and pollution in England are issues we face year after year. While upgrading drainage and sewage infrastructure to manage heavier rainfall is part of the solution, it can only go so far in solving the problem.