In the run-up to Christmas, we debunked some of the biggest myths surrounding urban economic growth. From the power of buying local to the miracle of a manufacturing renaissance, our evidence reveals the fact behind the fiction.
Go to the series
Britain’s cities actually create less pollution per head than the rest of the country, but more could be done to make them even greener
Thriving city centres offer more of a premium retail experience than those struggling to fill empty shops
Showing 1–10 of 801 results.
Voters North of the River Tyne will pick their first metro mayor in May, here we outline some priorities for them to consider.
Honda’s news shows the need for places to prepare for the eventual loss of their largest employers. But many cities do the exact opposite
Thriving city centres offer more of a premium retail experience than those struggling to fill empty shops
We must create the conditions that will bring people, businesses and work back to our city centres, rather than focusing on flagging retail alone
Britain’s cities actually create less pollution per head than the rest of the country, but more could be done to make them even greener
The Government’s rejection of the One Yorkshire devolution is an opportunity to give Yorkshire’s cities the powers they need to thrive
A small real terms increase in ‘core spending power’ for local government won’t end the squeeze on council budgets for things such as libraries, parks and economic development.
The private rented sector needs reform, but history, and economics tell us that rent controls do not work
Cities have felt the fiscal pinch of austerity in Britain, argues Andrew Carter. Drawing on the findings of Cities Outlook 2019, he sets out how the upcoming Spending Review could allow the Chancellor to address this challenge.
Glasgow plays a critical role in Scottish higher education, but links to the rest of the UK are weak