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Paul Swinney

The collapse of FlyBe has led to questions about the negative local economic impact the loss of connectivity will have on places served by the airline. But Paul Swinney argues that this impact is likely to be overstated.

Mayors: the run-up to 2020

Clive Memmott

Transport, skills and taxation should be top of the mayor's agenda after the May election according to Clive Memmott, Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.

Elena Magrini

Local data is crucial to understand the reasons behind the UK’s economic divide and what this means for the ‘levelling-up’ agenda.

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...

Paul Swinney

As the UK exits the EU, what does the profile of exports up and down the country mean for the nature of future trade deals?

Paul Swinney and Andrew Carter

The political imperative for investing in the North and Midlands is clear from last month’s election. But the Government must work with economic realities if it is to deliver for the voters who delivered its majority.

Mayors: the run-up to 2020

Henrietta Brealey

One who will use their clout to turn glittering opportunities into meaningful local benefit and tackle the underlying issues lurking in the shadows, says Henrietta Brealey, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.

Paul Swinney

HS2 will only level up the north if it is treated as a small part of a broader package of investment that includes improving transport within cities and people's skills.