January Labour Market Update
The latest analysis on the labour market in UK cities looks at women in the labour market.
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December Labour Market Update
This month’s labour market data contains many fewer surprises than the large deterioration revealed in last month’s figures.
Strength from within: Supporting economic growth in Preston
To support future economic growth, Preston should look to strengthen the appeal of the city centre to businesses.
Autumn statement, winter chill? What does the 2011 Autumn Statement mean for cities?
Paul Swinney's briefing on the implications of the Chancellor's statement for cities and economic growth in 2012.
Learning curve: Schooling & skills for future jobs
One of the biggest challenges facing cities with struggling economies is to improve the “intermediate” skills profiles of their populations.
November Labour Market Update
Young people made up the bulk of the increase in unemployment in the three months to September, with an extra 67,000 young people unemployed over the period.
Advancing Ambitions: Creating a sustainable economic future for Sheffield
Sheffield needs to work to make the city more attractive to business and prioritise skills investment and university links.
Hidden potential: Supporting growth in Sunderland & other “mid-sized” cities
Despite strong city wide growth, some mid-sized cities suffer from weak urban cores, with subsequent negative impacts on the whole city economy.
October Labour Market Update
Unemployment jumped to 8.1 percent in the three months to August, the highest rate since July 1996 - casting further doubts on the recovery of the private sector in the UK.
September Labour Market Update
Public sector job cuts now seem to be having an impact on the UK labour market. Excluding employment as a result of this year’s census, employment in the public sector fell by 97,000 between March and June.