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Where has seen the biggest increase in unemployment since lockdown began?
Unemployment claimant counts are up everywhere in the country, with cities and large towns with weaker economies in the North and Midlands most affected.
Where are the workers that can work outside the home?
Sunday’s announcement from the Prime Minister encouraging workers who cannot work from home to go back to work will be felt most in the North and Midlands.
Household debt and problem debt in British cities
Latest research finds that people in large cities and towns in Northern England and Wales have the most household debt and will be hit hardest in the economic downturn.
Which cities will benefit from the Chancellor’s Business Rates Holiday?
As part of his response to Coronavirus, the Chancellor announced that small businesses in retail, leisure and hospitality will be exempted from business rates this year. But how will this play out across the country?
How diverse are apprenticeship opportunities in cities?
Apprenticeships work. As revealed by research from our sister organisation, the What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth, apprenticeships can have a positive impact on skills level, wages and...
Why the geographical spread of R&D investment matters when trying to level-up the economy
Andrew Carter on why the geographical spread of R&D investment matters when trying to level-up the economy.
Which city has the largest gender pay gap?
Latest data released by the ONS reveals stark variations in the gender pay gap between cities. Tatjana Neuhuber explores the the degree to which women in different cities are affected by unequal wages.
Self-employment is a man’s world. Why this is true in some cities more than others
Self-employment is a man’s world, but this is true in some cities more than others. The presence of self-employed women varies significantly between cities, but in all cities self-employed women are a minority.
Housing supply and affordability in high-demand cities
We are working with the Fast Growth Cities Group to host a high-level event to discuss how to deliver the high-quality, affordable homes their cities need to sustain their economic success and their communities.