Last night we saw Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering the 2026 Autumn Budget, City-REDI breaks down what you need to know in this blog in case you missed it. The UK Government’s 2026 Autumn Budget focused on easing cost-of-living pressures while maintaining tax revenues through continued frozen tax thresholds. Key measures include a … Continue reading “What Do You Need to Know About the Autumn Budget?”
Author: Ellie MacDonald
Can Digbeth Grow Without Losing Itself?
Dr Sara Hassan, Research Fellow at City-REDI (City Region Economic Development Institute), University of Birmingham, shares what a year of listening in Digbeth revealed about who regeneration is really for. The work is part of Creative Futures in Regeneration, funded through the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) Creative Communities programme. A creative quarter at … Continue reading “Can Digbeth Grow Without Losing Itself?”
Meet New City-REDI Associate John Cotton
In a new series of Blogs, we hear from new City-REDI Associate John Cotton. As a born and bred Brummie, and someone who has spent over 25 years in civic leadership working on the big political, economic and social questions facing our city and region, I’m delighted to be joining the team of associates at … Continue reading “Meet New City-REDI Associate John Cotton”
Policy News – July 2026
This blog summarises the latest policy news including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. Reports from Academics and Think Tanks Title Details Published Centralising council tax would make Burnham’s job more difficult Proposals for replacing council tax are common and it should be reformed, but it shouldn’t be centralised. Checking out: The varying performance … Continue reading “Policy News – July 2026”
Policy News – June 2026
This blog summarises the latest policy news including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. Reports from Academics and Think Tanks Title Details Published Ambitious but risk averse: UK manager attitudes and the investment gap The UK’s persistently weak business investment rate relative to peer economies is one of its most enduring economic challenges. A … Continue reading “Policy News – June 2026”
Policy News – May 2026
This blog summarises the latest policy news including reports, inquiries, consultations, government research and events. Reports from Academics and Think Tanks Title Details Published Pay check: The minimum wage in British cities New Centre for Cities analysis shows that rising National Living Wage rates are having very different effects across UK cities and towns. May … Continue reading “Policy News – May 2026”
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”
Taking the Long View of Greater Birmingham’s Labour Market
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. Donald Houston explores Greater Birmingham’s long‑term labour … Continue reading “Taking the Long View of Greater Birmingham’s Labour Market”
From Foundations to Futures: Housebuilding and Affordability
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. The UK is in the middle of … Continue reading “From Foundations to Futures: Housebuilding and Affordability”