Dr Tarek Mostafa provides a longitudinal analysis of young people’s career aspirations and early occupational outcomes in England. It provides important context for more focused local research investigating the transitions of young people’s transitions into good employment. Introduction In the UK more than one million young people are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). … Continue reading “Adolescent Career Aspirations and Early Adulthood Occupational Outcomes in England”
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Can AI Unlock a New Era of Productivity in the Defence Industry?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is widely recognised as one of the most transformative technologies of our time. From healthcare and financial services to manufacturing and logistics, organisations are exploring how AI can improve productivity, reduce costs, and enhance decision making. Data from the USA indicates benefits to businesses that adopt AI, and many are considering where … Continue reading “Can AI Unlock a New Era of Productivity in the Defence Industry?”
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Jobs, Skills and Wages
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. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping labour markets … Continue reading “The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Jobs, Skills and Wages”
Immigration Rule Changes
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 looks at how immigration … Continue reading “Immigration Rule Changes”
Understanding Labour Demand in East Birmingham and North Solihull
In this blog, Dr Kostas Kollydas summarises a briefing co-authored with Professor Anne Green on labour market insights from online job postings in East Birmingham and North Solihull. The analysis forms part of the research project ‘Youth transitions to good employment: East Birmingham & North Solihull’, which is funded by the Nuffield Foundation. Labour demand … Continue reading “Understanding Labour Demand in East Birmingham and North Solihull”
Facing up to the Foundational Economy
Economic growth is the primary mission of the current UK government, with more people in good jobs, higher living standards and productivity growth. Yet traditional economic development approaches have been questioned in academic and policy debates about how inclusive and sustainable economic performance can be achieved across the UK. A recent paper in Urban Studies … Continue reading “Facing up to the Foundational Economy”
West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 3 June 2025
Fragile growth, rising trade tensions and increased cost pressures are shaping the national and regional economic outlook. In this context, business leaders have warned that firms are seeking a ‘platform of stability’. Trade deals between the UK and the US and between the UK and India are viewed as positive. Curbs on immigration set out … Continue reading “West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 3 June 2025”
West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 3 April 2025
Concerns about geopolitical risks and further fragmentation of the global economy are leading to policy uncertainty and a weakening of business and consumer sentiment. In the Spring Statement the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer announced welfare reforms and civil service cost cuts, alongside an increase in defence spending. Businesses and households are facing increasing bills … Continue reading “West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 3 April 2025”
West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 30 January 2025
In the first 2025 edition of the West Midland’s Impact Monitor, President Trump re-entered the White House as the 47th President of the USA in January 2025. The Trump presidency is expected to foster a more protectionist trade environment. Renewed trade hostilities could disrupt global commerce, create supply chain bottlenecks and most likely increase costs … Continue reading “West Midlands Economic Impact Monitor – 30 January 2025”
Is the UK Government’s Employment White Paper up to the task?
The UK Government published its employment White Paper Get Britain Working on 26th November 2024. In this blog, Donald Houston and Anne Green reflect on how realistic the White Paper’s target of an 80% employment rate is. They also assess the merits and limitations of the proposals in getting there. They conclude with some constructive … Continue reading “Is the UK Government’s Employment White Paper up to the task?”