Devolution & local leadership

Inclusive growth - future challenges: How mayors can build inclusive economies for the future

Inclusive growth is a priority for national and local economic policy. ‘Inclusive growth’ has become a relatively catch-all term to describe a political desire to see the benefits of economic growth...

16/10/2019

Publication Report Devolution & local leadership Equality Leadership Metro mayors IPPR North

Decent work: Harnessing the power of local government

The North is enduring a severe job quality crisis. Record high employment figures conceal major deficiencies in the quality of work people are doing. And while every region of the country has seen an...

15/05/2019

Publication Report Devolution & local leadership Business Equality Metro mayors IPPR North

Regional funding after Brexit: Opportunities for the UK's Shared Prosperity Fund

Regional inequality is a dominant feature of the UK’s current economic landscape. Power and prosperity are concentrated in London and the South East, while other areas of the UK experience lower...

27/02/2019

Publication Briefing Devolution & local leadership Progressive Brexit IPPR IPPR

State of the North 2018: Reprioritising the Northern Powerhouse

The north of England has rarely faced such threat and opportunity. Brexit looms; budgets in essential NHS and council services are at breaking point. The world’s major, long-term challenges –...

05/12/2018

Publication Report Devolution & local leadership Economy Population and demographics Metro mayors IPPR North

Atmosphere: Towards a proper strategy for tackling Greater Manchester’s air pollution crisis

The levels of air pollution in Greater Manchester are lethal and illegal. In groundbreaking new analysis, King’s College London (KCL) has estimated that 1.6 million life years will be lost in...

14/06/2018

Publication Devolution & local leadership Environment Global Climate Network Leadership Metro mayors IPPR North

What now for the North? Realities, myths and collective intelligence in the northern powerhouse

This valedictory essay is a series of reflections about the past, the present and the future of the north of England marking my departure as director of IPPR North. Although these are personal...

09/05/2018

Blog post Long read Devolution & local leadership Economy IPPR North

Skills for the North: Devolving technical education to cities

The north of England needs a skilled workforce and a system for skills development that meets the changing needs of the regional economy. Qualifications levels across the north of England are lower...

17/01/2018

Publication Report Devolution & local leadership Jobs & skills

Anna Round Analyses the North of Tyne Devolution Deal

The North of Tyne Devolution Deal, announced in last Wednesday’s budget, has been greeted with enthusiasm and not a little relief. It recognises the commitment to devolution in these three Local...

29/11/2017

Blog post Expert comment Devolution & local leadership Metro mayors IPPR North

State of the North 2017: The Millennial Powerhouse

In 2030 the northern powerhouse will be run by the millennial generation. For the first time they and their successors will make up the majority of the electorate, and will form the overwhelming...

09/11/2017

Publication Report Devolution & local leadership IPPR North

Northern mayors risk Brexit Babel

Last week the three Northern metro mayors, Andy Burnham, Ben Houchen and Steve Rotheram, held a first meeting with Brexit secretary David Davis. This meeting has been a long time coming. Back in July...

17/10/2017

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