I often think that if all the claimed outputs from economic development initiatives and regeneration projects across the UK were...Continue reading
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Go Big or Go Home? – Revisiting Investment Promotion
In 1984, the most totemic inward investment of recent times was announced in the UK with the unveiling of Nissan’s...Continue reading
The Defence Sector needs Guns and Roses
If you have taken a look at your sector base and decided that defence is for somewhere else that has...Continue reading
New Year Priority – Inclusivity or Productivity
Introduction The mainstream narrative about the UK economy seems to have settled on the view that investment has been low,...Continue reading
‘What is it you do again?’ – What is Economic Development?
The Christmas dilemma Christmas is approaching, and families will be gathering; for those lucky enough to receive invitations to parties,...Continue reading
Industrial Strategy – the Cinderella Five
Now that the dust has settled on the Industrial Strategy, there is time to reflect on the structure of local...Continue reading
Is Business Support a Busted Flush?
Decisions are coming for those who have run externally funded business support programmes. This year, the UK will spend £900m...Continue reading
Local Innovation Partnership Fund and the Triple Helix
The Local Innovation Partnership Fund is a £500m fund trailed in the Industrial Strategy and with initial guidance now published...Continue reading
Local and Regional Delivery of the Industrial Strategy
Introduction The Industrial Strategy is a vital document in guiding economic development activities at the local level; however, it somewhat...Continue reading
Creative Industries
Introduction The government is preparing an industrial strategy that will focus on sectors offering the highest growth opportunities for the...Continue reading