By Morwen Johnson They control combined budgets of over £10bn, deliver 24.4% of the combined economic output of England, Scotland and Wales, and are home to over 21 million people. What are they? The Core Cities of the UK – […]
In contrast to high speed rail lines and airports, seaports don’t often feature in the headlines. But Britain’s ports continue to be strategic links in the chain connecting local and global markets, accounting for: 95% of all cargo movements by […]
By Donna Gardiner New Shared Parental Leave legislation came into force in England, Scotland and Wales on the 1st December 2014. The legislation provides much greater flexibility in regards to how parents care for their child over the first year […]
By Alex Thomas Chancellor George Osborne’s 2014 Autumn Statement was delivered at 12.30 GMT today in the House of Commons. The Autumn Statement is an opportunity for the Chancellor to update MPs on the Government’s plans for the economy based […]
By Steven McGinty In the 19th century, Britain was heralded as the ‘workshop of the world’, producing everything from locomotives to extraordinary handicrafts. By the 20th century, the United States was the predominant manufacturing power, but Britain had become a […]
By Heather Cameron According to the Creative Industries Council (CIC) it’s “an exciting and pivotal time for the UK’s creative industries”, with recent statistics showing that the sector punches above its weight in terms of the economy, generating £71.4 billion […]
by Laura Dobie In this article we look at past and present incarnations of Enterprise Zones, their potential to create jobs and growth, and issues to address in policy approaches. Past experiences and lessons learned The Enterprise Zone concept emerged […]
By Steven McGinty “Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower” Steve Jobs From penicillin to Dolly the sheep, the UK has always been at the forefront of scientific innovation. Last month, the Chancellor, George Osborne, gave a boost to […]
by Alex Thomas Tomorrow marks the first Social Saturday (#socialsaturday), a day to celebrate and buy from social enterprises in the UK. Social enterprises are a growing social and economic force with approximately 70,000 operating in the UK contributing £18.5 […]
by James Carson Two reports published last week highlight the potential benefits of policies for reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change. In the most detailed assessment to date of the interwoven effects of climate policy on the economy, air […]
