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Centre for Cities tracks the latest unemployment claim statistics across the UK's cities and largest towns.
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Did lockdown change the way we live, work and shop in our cities?
Lockdown changed how we live, work and shop significantly, but not all these changes have endured, nor have they been evenly spread across the country.
Three years on from lockdown: has the pandemic changed the way we shop?
Three years on from lockdown, online spend has returned to its pre-pandemic trajectory. But sectors like groceries and food and drinks sectors have drastically increased online share since the pandemic.
Post-Covid? How we live and work three years on from lockdown
Nearly three years since the UK entered lockdown, how have our city centres changed across the country?
Three years since the onset of Covid: Where are the labour markets of UK cities now?
Three years since the Covid pandemic started, the labour market has stabilised, with employment above pre-pandemic levels for most places.
Why we need a Census 2026
The release of workplace data from the Census shows how little guide it provides for the next decade of policy decisions.
What has happened to the cities that saw the largest drops in employment during the pandemic?
More than a year since the Covid furlough scheme ended, most urban areas appear to have bounced back to pre-pandemic employment levels – with just a couple of exceptions.
Which cities have seen the largest inflows of migrants in the last decade?
The latest release of Census 2021 data shows that cities in the Greater South East were the most popular destinations for migrants over the last decade.
The EU’s Covid recovery spending highlights the lack of progress the UK has made in levelling up
Guilherme Rodrigues calls for clarity over the UK's domestic policy if UK cities are to keep pace with their European counterparts.
What does London’s air traffic data tell us about the city’s recovery from the pandemic?
The number of passengers flying in and out of London has caught up with other international cities despite recent problems at UK airports, but a full Covid recovery is still to arrive.