Following 2025 Budget, I noted whether the Chancellor and Government can “sensible their way to prosperity”. Whether the 2026 Spring Statement marks progress towards economic prosperity is still to be seen. But there is, to her credit, a continued commitment by the Chancellor to stability and transparency in economic policy making. Strong and stable version 2.0? There are two stories running in parallel in the 2026 Spring Statement. On the one … Continue reading “Spring Statement Blog 2026”
Reflections on working at City-REDI – Dr Huanjia Ma
This year marks a major milestone for City-REDI as we celebrate a decade of research, impact, and collaboration. Over the past 10 years, we’ve grown from a bold idea into a leading centre for regional economic development, shaping policy and practice across the UK and beyond. To mark this anniversary, we’re launching a special blog … Continue reading “Reflections on working at City-REDI – Dr Huanjia Ma”
Reflections on working at City-REDI – Dr Kostas Kollydas
This year marks a major milestone for City-REDI as we celebrate a decade of research, impact, and collaboration. Over the past 10 years, we’ve grown from a bold idea into a leading centre for regional economic development, shaping policy and practice across the UK and beyond. To mark this anniversary, we’re launching a special blog … Continue reading “Reflections on working at City-REDI – Dr Kostas Kollydas”
10 Years of City-REDI – Dr Magda Cepeda Zorrilla
This year marks a major milestone for City-REDI as we celebrate a decade of research, impact, and collaboration. Over the past 10 years, we’ve grown from a bold idea into a leading centre for regional economic development, shaping policy and practice across the UK and beyond. To mark this anniversary, we’re launching a special blog … Continue reading “10 Years of City-REDI – Dr Magda Cepeda Zorrilla”
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”
City-REDI at 10: Reflections on Place, People and Purpose
This year marks a major milestone for City-REDI as we celebrate a decade of research, impact, and collaboration. Over the past 10 years, we’ve grown from a bold idea into a leading centre for regional economic development, shaping policy and practice across the UK and beyond. To mark this anniversary, we’re launching a special blog … Continue reading “City-REDI at 10: Reflections on Place, People and Purpose”
10 Years of City-REDI – Professor Anne Green
This year marks a major milestone for City-REDI as we celebrate a decade of research, impact, and collaboration. Over the past 10 years, we’ve grown from a bold idea into a leading centre for regional economic development, shaping policy and practice across the UK and beyond. To mark this anniversary, we’re launching a special blog … Continue reading “10 Years of City-REDI – Professor Anne Green”
Working from Home, Hybrid Working and Where People Live
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. Professor Anne Green explores how remote and hybrid … Continue reading “Working from Home, Hybrid Working and Where People Live”
Increased understanding of Health Tech sector in West Midlands through WMHTIA
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. WMHTIA is transforming how the West Midlands identifies, … Continue reading “Increased understanding of Health Tech sector in West Midlands through WMHTIA”
City-REDI Marks 10 Years of Impact with Anniversary Celebration and New Strategy Launch
On 28 January, City-REDI celebrated a decade of research excellence, partnership working, and policy impact with a special event at The Exchange, University of Birmingham. The occasion also saw the launch of Shaping Regional Futures 2035, City-REDI’s strategy for the next ten years. Celebrating a Decade of Growth and Impact The event opened with Professor … Continue reading “City-REDI Marks 10 Years of Impact with Anniversary Celebration and New Strategy Launch”