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Elena Magrini

Unemployment claimant counts are up everywhere in the country, with cities and large towns with weaker economies in the North and Midlands most affected.

Elena Magrini

There is a concern that school closures – albeit necessary for public health reasons – will further widen the gap between children living in disadvantaged areas and their better off peers.

Mayors: the run-up to 2020

The Government's plans to level up the UK economy pose a problem for the metro mayor manifestos argues Andy Westwood.

Elena Magrini

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...

Anthony Breach

Space standards force people to consume more space than they can afford and reduce the supply of new homes.

General Election 2019

Simon Jeffrey

One joy of a rare winter election is that it is now only four and a half months until the next chance for people to vote: May 2020 will see nearly 17 million people in England choosing city-region...

General Election 2019

Kathrin Enenkel

More state more growth? The economic implications of moving parts of the government to the North.