This week’s announcement by the government to establish new community wealth funds from the expanded Dormant Assets Scheme to provide long-term investment for rebuilding some of the most deprived neighbourhoods in England is hugely welcome. The announcement, which follows four years of campaigning by local authorities, civil society funders, » Read More
Levelling up secretary Michael Gove led the debate on his department’s levelling up legislation on Wednesday afternoon in which he committed to “strengthening local government and rebalancing our economy”. Gove highlighted the “absence” of Labour MPs present for the debate compared to Conservative MPs. Shadow secretary Lisa Nandy told the House of Commons that she…
The Department for Business has announced its intention to publish a draft bill to revamp the UK audit regime and cut EU red tape. Officials hope reforms will boost big business accountability and help British businesses operate with more agility and investment. The move will reduce the risk of large companies collapsing, thus, increasing job…
If levelling up is to be successful, we must reverse the ‘brain drain’ of talent from our towns and cities. Increasing productivity and creating the conditions for higher wages and improved living standards will only happen if we can entice private enterprise to invest not just in the Golden Triangle of London, Oxford and Cambridge…
