Alice Pugh provides a breakdown of the key announcements in the first Labour budget since 2010. This budget will also be the first delivered by the first female Chancellor of the UK. OBR Economic Fiscal Outlook Today the budget economic forecasts for the next 5 years are released by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). … Continue reading “Key Announcements From the Autumn Budget 2024”
Month: October 2024
Exploring the Role of the Community Sponsorship Scheme in Supporting Refugee Integration in the UK
Globally, resettlement is recognised as one of the most sustainable solutions for supporting refugees. The UK’s introduction of the Community Sponsorship Scheme (CSS) represents an innovative approach, where local communities are empowered to resettle refugee families, providing them with enhanced integration support. Dr Sara Hassan explores the effectiveness of this programme, particularly in the context … Continue reading “Exploring the Role of the Community Sponsorship Scheme in Supporting Refugee Integration in the UK”
The Launch of the WMREDI Story
The WMREDI Story was launched on Thursday, 10 October, at The Exchange, University of Birmingham. The report provides an in-depth look at the West Midlands Regional Economic Development Institute’s (WMREDI) successes, challenges, achievements, and impact. Find out more and download the WMREDI Story A brief history of WMREDI WMREDI was based at the University of … Continue reading “The Launch of the WMREDI Story”
Academic-Policy Engagement: A Model for Delivering Place-Based Missions?
On 23 September, the Heseltine Institute, City-REDI (City-Region Economic Development Institute), and the Yorkshire and Humber Policy Engagement and Research Network (Y-PERN) hosted a roundtable fringe event at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool to explore how universities can contribute to place growth. This blog was first posted on the Heseltine Institute blog site, by … Continue reading “Academic-Policy Engagement: A Model for Delivering Place-Based Missions?”
Expert Insight: Developing Skills for Innovation and Business Growth in the West Midlands
Anne Green, Professor of Regional Economic Development and Co-Director of City-REDI, University of Birmingham, is a commissioner for the Business Commission West Midlands. She has been supporting engagement in the region’s business community and the creation of the final ‘Roadmap for Business Growth’ report. In this blog, Anne reflects on her role in the commission … Continue reading “Expert Insight: Developing Skills for Innovation and Business Growth in the West Midlands”