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. Thomas Burton, Matthew Lyons, Huanjia Ma and … 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”