Economic Growth

The latest insights on economic policy, productivity and regional development

What does the North East devolution deal mean for the region?

Labour candidate Kim McGuinness, independent Jamie Driscoll, and experts from the region discuss the largest devolution agreement to date.

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The chief executive of the Centre for Local Economic Strategies on building community wealth, growing up during the Troubles, and…

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A cohesive national strategy on net zero can invigorate all parts of the UK.

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Expert comment and analysis from Justin Madders, Kim McGuinness, Oliver Coppard and Jamie Driscoll.

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A sponsored report from Amazon on how reforming apprenticeship funding can boost skills and help small businesses.

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Oliver Coppard is up for re-election on 2 May, but he doesn't readily betray a big, defining political project.

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