Events A new Economic Strategy for Britain How can Oxford help drive equitable economic growth? Tuesday 23 April 2024 This event was in Oxford. Economic growth in the UK has been sluggish ever since the global financial crisis. More recent large-scale disruptions caused by Brexit and Covid-19 have created… Continue Reading
Events Policy making beyond Westminster Economic lessons from 25 years of national devolution UpcomingMonday 29 April 2024 Register to attend in person or to receive access link for online viewers. 1999 saw the Scottish Parliament, the Northern Ireland Assembly and the Senedd all meet in their full… Continue Reading
Events Building a better Britain How cities like Bradford can help to end economic stagnation UpcomingThursday 16 May 2024 This event is in Bradford. Register to attend in person. A toxic combination of 15 years of low growth, and four decades of high inequality, has left Britain poorer and… Continue Reading
Events Boosting prosperity across Britain How cities like Bristol can help to end economic stagnation Thursday 7 March 2024 This event was in Bristol. A toxic combination of 15 years of low growth, and four decades of high inequality, has left Britain poorer and falling behind its peers. Wages… Continue Reading
Events Ending stagnation The role of cities like Nottingham in boosting economic prosperity across Britain Thursday 29 February 2024 This event was in Nottingham. A toxic combination of 15 years of low growth, and four decades of high inequality, has left Britain poorer and falling behind its peers. Productivity… Continue Reading
Events Overcoming stagnation A new strategy for economic prosperity in Britain? Thursday 25 April 2024 This event is in Bath. Register to attend in person. Economic growth in the UK has been sluggish ever since the global financial crisis. More recent large-scale disruptions caused by… Continue Reading
Publications Talking trade-offs Deliberations on a higher-productivity future in the Birmingham and Greater Manchester urban areas 30 November 2023 by Tania Burchardt and Tara Goatley and Lindsay Judge The cities of Manchester and Birmingham may have illustrious economic histories, but today both underperform the national average on a number of key economic measures. This is especially the case… Continue Reading
Events In place of centralisation Devolution for London, Manchester and Birmingham Wednesday 8 November 2023 Devolution is essential to both tackle economic inequality across England and drive national economic growth. Significant change has already occurred, with metro mayors and combined authorities taking control over significant areas… Continue Reading
