Is the UK really do poor at Maths?

There was a startling article published in the telegraph recently on the number of adults that struggle with primary level mathematics; Numeracy Campaign: 17m adults 'struggle with primary school maths'  What is even more worring is (if this article is accurate)the UK's attuitude and approach to maths. Can it really be true that we don't value this subject?  It seems obvious to me that if we are to genuinely have a knowledge driven economy, that we need to to promote the appreciation of maths.  It is crucial to so many modern technologies.  Just as happened with traditional industry; it looks like the world has overtaken us.  Quite frankly it just doesn't add up!