In May 2026, Aston Villa won the Europa League, their first European trophy for 44 years. England have two more representatives, Arsenal and Crystal Palace, in the finals of the Champions League and Conference League – the other two major European competitions. This can be a cause for celebration of the strength of English football. … Continue reading “What Aston Villa’s Europa League Win Tells Us About the 2026 English Local Elections”
Report Spotlight: Bridging the Innovation Gap through Innovation Intermediaries
In a new series of blogs, we will be looking at the current and historical work of City-REDI. In this instalment, Dr Chloe Billing shares findings from a report on innovation intermediaries and their role in regional innovation systems, co-authored with Dr Carolin Ioramashvili, Dr Pei-Yu Yuan, Dr Magda Rosario Cepeda Zorrilla, Professor Simon Collinson, … Continue reading “Report Spotlight: Bridging the Innovation Gap through Innovation Intermediaries”
Report Spotlight: Soft Spaces of Governance and Covid 19 Economic Recovery
In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the next blog of the series, Charlotte Hoole talks about her report on soft spaces of government and the covid-19 economic recovery. How did places respond when formal systems were under unprecedented strain? Research by Charlotte Hoole, … Continue reading “Report Spotlight: Soft Spaces of Governance and Covid 19 Economic Recovery”
Report Spotlight: When One Job Isn’t Enough — Understanding Young Women’s Multiple Jobholding
In a new series of blogs, we will be reviewing the current and historical work of City-REDI. In the next blog of the series, Darja Reuschke discusses her recent report about understanding young women’s multiple jobs. One in four young women in Great Britain have worked more than one job over the course of a … Continue reading “Report Spotlight: When One Job Isn’t Enough — Understanding Young Women’s Multiple Jobholding”
Policy News – April 2026
This blog summarises the latest policy news that is important to place, including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. Reports from Academics and Think Tanks Title Details Published Flex factor: How government can keep network costs on bills down This report from UK think tank IPPR states that the government must strike a … Continue reading “Policy News – April 2026”
Acceleration of Health Tech Enterprise and Sector and Wider Economic Benefits to the Region
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! This year’s report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy amid the wider geopolitical landscape, and actionable measures that businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2025. In a new blog for the Birmingham … Continue reading “Acceleration of Health Tech Enterprise and Sector and Wider Economic Benefits to the Region”
Reforming Public Funding Allocation: Strategic Opportunities for Birmingham
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! This year’s report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy amid the wider geopolitical landscape, and actionable measures that businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2025. Dr Charlotte Hoole and Professor Anne Green … Continue reading “Reforming Public Funding Allocation: Strategic Opportunities for Birmingham”
Innovation for Inclusive Growth in Greater Birmingham, From Pilots to Pipeline
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! This year’s report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy amid the wider geopolitical landscape, and actionable measures that businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2025. Dr. Gerardo Arriaga-Garcia discusses discusses how Greater Birmingham … Continue reading “Innovation for Inclusive Growth in Greater Birmingham, From Pilots to Pipeline”
Developing Priority Clusters across Greater Birmingham
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! This year’s report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy amid the wider geopolitical landscape, and actionable measures that businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2025. Johannes Read argues that Birmingham’s economy, like … Continue reading “Developing Priority Clusters across Greater Birmingham”
Challenges and Opportunities for the Electric Vehicles in the WM: Tackling Challenges and Building on Strengths
The Birmingham Economic Review is out now! This year’s report will provide a comprehensive analysis of the city’s economy amid the wider geopolitical landscape, and actionable measures that businesses and stakeholders from across the city-region can take to drive economic growth. Read the full Birmingham Economic Review 2025. Dr. Magda Cepeda-Zorrilla examines the health, environmental … Continue reading “Challenges and Opportunities for the Electric Vehicles in the WM: Tackling Challenges and Building on Strengths”