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Analysis
We are different – in a very accessible, high-impact style we tell you what the numbers mean, and how this should influence policy, strategy and practice. We are economists with a vast amount of experience working with the public and private sector, and informing and influencing policy and funding outcomes.
Industry profiles
Leicester & Leicestershire LEP (with Cambridge Econometrics)
We researched and authored 15 industry profiles for Leicester and Leicestershire including research into Covid-19 and Brexit impacts, global and UK outlook and forecasts for jobs and GVA.
West of England Economic assessment
Full economic assessment for West of England and Bristol
We researched and wrote the West of England LEP area and Combined Authority area’s first ever comprehensive economic assessment, with separate local authority economic profiles.
London Stansted Cambridge Corridor
Comprehensive economic baseline and international case studies
We managed, researched and delivered a comprehensive assessment of the economic performance and characteristics of the UK Innovation Corridor area, including seven international case studies.
Hot prospects from emerging markets
We have developed an exciting specialism over the past two years, analysing emerging markets, new technologies and the prospects for local growth
We have been working closely with a leading global foresighting consultancy and data provider to bring greater understanding and insights into the capabilities and prospects for a UK region. This includes emergent markets such as Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Space, Satellites, Biopharmaceuticals and Electric Vehicles. Please get in touch to find out more.
Local economic Assessment
Stockton-on-Tees Local Economic Assessment
Researched, wrote and copy-edited Stockton-on-Tees’s first ever local economic assessment.
NEWS AND VIEWS – READ OUR LATEST ARTICLES
What do I want from a new UK government for local and regional economies?
There's going to be a General Election sometime over the next 18 months in the UK. It seems a long way off what would you like to see from a new government to help address levelling-up, local and regional inequalities, growth and economic development? I've set...
A Local Green Economy and Jobs Strategy and Action Plan
It was my great pleasure to work with Cambridge Econometrics in 2023 to develop a Green Economy and Jobs Action Plan for the North of Tyne Combined Authority. I grew up in North Tyneside, and it was great to contribute to such a groundbreaking approach to...
2023: The year ahead
2022: in brief For the local economic development community - 2022 was another challenging year. The global and national events and issues included the Ukraine War, and its impacts; the emergence of high inflation, energy scarcity and costs, the cost of living crisis,...
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