Cities Outlook 2023
Why struggling cities still lead their regionsWhile many cities perform poorly against the national average, they still play an important role in their regions despite this underperformance.
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Does building on its manufacturing legacy offer the North a brighter future?
Just because northern towns and cities have a strong manufacturing past doesn’t mean they are well placed to attract manufacturing jobs of the future.
At the frontier: The geography of the UK’s new economy
This report maps out the current geography of the new economy and calls for the creation of a £14.5 billion growth package to build innovation districts in Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester.
City Minutes
City Minutes: Kickstarting the new economyThis latest podcast episode unpacks the findings of our latest report published with HSBC UK which maps out the current geography of the new economy.
Why we need an innovation package for our biggest cities
The Government should commit to a £14.5 billion 10-year innovation and growth package for Birmingham, Glasgow and Manchester.
Which cities are home to the largest number of cutting-edge companies?
The UK’s new economy clusters in cities in the Greater South East with Cambridge, Reading and Milton Keynes leading the pack.
Is GDP a good measure of wellbeing at the local level?
Writing for Chamber UK, Director of Policy and Research Paul Swinney sets out clear eyed thinking about what Government can and cannot achieve when levelling up.
What does the revaluation of business rates tell us about the economy?
National and local policymakers need to pay close attention to the signals that revaluation is sending on the health of the urban economies of England and Wales.
City Talks
City Talks: What does the future look like for local government?Andrew Carter and Tony Travers reflect on Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement with discussions focusing on the future of local government.
Investment Zones: Will they work?
With a decision over the fate of Investment Zones pending, we discussed whether the zones could fulfil their aim of promoting economic growth and what could replace them.