Encouraging economic growth “up and down the country” has been put front and centre of Theresa May’s ambitions for her premiership, to be achieved by a renewed emphasis on industrial policy. This paper provides an in-depth picture of the geographical and industrial make-up of the national economy, and argues that supporting growth in urban areas will be pivotal to achieving Theresa […]
Policy brief drawing on a brainstorming workshop held on 21st March 2016. This policy brief presents an overview of the points raised during, and conclusions from, a ‘brainstorming’ workshop on the implications of a possible Brexit on Cohesion Policy and on the UK regions in receipt of funding from the policy. The workshop was held […]
This conference provides an intellectual and policy-relevant platform for scholars around the world to address the new and emerging challenges facing cities and regions. The global economic slowdown poses major concerns to many territories – through shortfalls in employment, household incomes, corporate profitability and tax revenues. The steel industry has been one of the hardest […]
Speech from the Chancellor of the Exchequer, speaking at Conservative Party Conference at The ICC, Birmingham on 3rd October 2016