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Elena Magrini

New research by the Department for Education shows educational attainment for children from disadvantaged backgrounds is higher in big cities, but a lot of questions still remain unanswered

Matt Whearty

Most British cities have a relatively diverse exports base. But some rely heavily on single sectors – with implications for future trade.

Paul Swinney

A central recommendation of today’s House of Lords report is to introduce museums and cultural industries to struggling seaside communities. But this will do little to improve the day-to-day lives of existing residents.

The 12 Urban Myths of Christmas

Anthony Breach

If cities don’t spend money on local firms, does money then ‘leak’ out to other areas? This Christmas, consumers are being encouraged perhaps more than ever to buy locally or even to use...

Paul Swinney

A greater focus on manufacturing will not bring greater prosperity to people living in struggling cities

Anthony Breach

The population of most UK cities is getting older, which will put further pressure on stretched local authority budgets

Election 2017

Naomi Clayton

If the welfare axe does continue to fall over the next five years, cities with weaker economies may well be hit hardest.

Election 2017

Hugo Bessis

Social care requirements are not the same across the country

Andrew Carter

Sustaining the growth of places like Birmingham and Manchester should be top priority in the Government’s strategy to increase opportunities across the country.