Economic Growth

The latest insights on economic policy, productivity and regional development

Did net zero kill industrial Britain?

A growing chorus blames environmental policies for the decline of manufacturing. But broader, longer-term forces are at play.

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Housing associations must be supported and empowered to deliver in an ever-toughening environment.

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Apprenticeships can help to support professional growth and build confidence.

By Chelsea Valentine

Reforming these tricky processes is a noble undertaking; but it is not a silver bullet for fixing the housing crisis.

By Megan Kenyon

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The chief executives of the Youth Futures Foundation and CIPD on how apprenticeships can support young people into the jobs…

By Peter Cheese and Barry Fletcher

A higher rate of funding for training young people from under-represented groups could make apprenticeships more accessible.

By David Hughes

Devolution is empowering the area to do things differently and expand access to apprenticeships.

By Tracy Brabin

The impact of artificial intelligence on the economy takes many forms. A technology leader at one of the UK’s largest…

By Jon Bernstein