Alice Pugh explains the importance of having financial, commercial and managerial cases when raising a business case. This blog was first posted by the National Civic Impact Accelerator, based at Sheffield Hallam University. They are part of a series looking at what a business case is and how to develop one at a University. Visit … Continue reading “Developing a Business Case: Introduction to the Financial, Commercial and Managerial Cases”
West Midlands Combined Authority Deeper Devolution Deal
Alice Pugh discusses the West Midland Combined Authority (WMCA) Deeper Devolution Deal and the main issues local institutes face. This article was written for the Birmingham Economic Review. The review is produced by City-REDI / WMREDI, the University of Birmingham and the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. It is an in-depth exploration of the economy … Continue reading “West Midlands Combined Authority Deeper Devolution Deal”
Developing a Business Case: Introduction to the Strategic and Economic Cases
Alice Pugh explains the importance of having both a strategic and an economic case when raising a business case. This blog was first posted by the National Civic Impact Accelerator, based at Sheffield Hallam University. They are part of a series looking at what a business case is and how to develop one at a … Continue reading “Developing a Business Case: Introduction to the Strategic and Economic Cases”
The Spring Statement: The Impact
Alice Pugh looks at what impacts cuts to National Insurance Contributions, raising the high-income child benefit charge, and public spending will have on households in the UK. Cuts to National insurance Contributions (NICs) The NIC main rate has been cut by 2p in the pound (from 10% to 8%) for an expected 27.6m employees and … Continue reading “The Spring Statement: The Impact”
Spring Statement 2024: Key Announcements
The Spring Budget sets out government spending for the next 5 years, this budget has been anticipated as being a particularly important budget, as it is likely the last budget before the 2024 general election. Alice Pugh looks at the key announcements from this budget. Office for Budget Responsibility On the day of the … Continue reading “Spring Statement 2024: Key Announcements”
EVs and Charging Infrastructure
Dr Magda Cepeda-Zorrilla investigates the adoption of electric vehicles in the UK alongside the government’s plans for net zero, and the challenges that the owners of electric vehicles face. This article was written for the Birmingham Economic Review. The review is produced by City-REDI / WMREDI, the University of Birmingham and the Greater Birmingham Chambers … Continue reading “EVs and Charging Infrastructure”
City-REDI/WMREDI Round Up – February 2024
Events – presenting work/speaking engagements On 1 February, Rebecca Riley chaired the Green Book Network Steering Group. On 13 February, Rebecca Riley attended the National Civic Impact Accelerator Programme Board Meeting. On 26 February, Abigail Taylor presented at the launch event for a new report for CIPFA – Investing in Regional Equality – four English … Continue reading “City-REDI/WMREDI Round Up – February 2024”
What Is a Business Case? Why Are They Important to Universities?
Alice Pugh defines and explains why business cases are important for higher education research funders, government department funders, and local policymakers. This blog was first posted by the National Civic Impact Accelerator, based at Sheffield Hallam University. This is the first blog in a series looking at what a business case is and how to … Continue reading “What Is a Business Case? Why Are They Important to Universities?”
The Gainers and Losers From the United Kingdom’s University‐Related Migration
A new research paper by Professor Tony Champion, Professor Anne Green and Dr Kostas Kollydas, published in Population, Space and Place, delves into the dynamics of university-related migration in the UK and its implications on spatial disparities, with a keen focus on subregional impacts. Background The motivation for this research was the significant increase in … Continue reading “The Gainers and Losers From the United Kingdom’s University‐Related Migration”
West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 23 February 2024
The UK economy entered a recession at the end of last year. Meanwhile at the global scale growth has been revised upwards to just over 3% in 2024 and 2025, but below the historical norm that is closer to 4%. Regionally, business confidence is increasing. Global trends The IMF has released its World Economic Outlook … Continue reading “West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 23 February 2024”