The gap between the economic performance of cities across the UK is widening, with six times more dole claimants in some parts of the country than others, a new study has revealed.Read
Many of the local enterprise partnerships set up by the Government with the aim of delivering economic growth have made "limited progress" since being launched a year ago, according to a new report.Read
Major concerns about the cost of creating jobs through Enterprise Zones have been raised as the Government was urged to revise past schemes if it plans to announce a new programme in next month’s Budget.Read
Centre for Cities – the thinktank that has led much of the debate over the future of Birmingham’s management – has appointed a new chief executive.Read
Birmingham is perilously close to falling into the “struggling cities” category where house prices, job creation and economic wealth are significantly below average, according to an academic study.Read
Birmingham and other major cities will be hit hardest by the Government’s plans for “momentous” spending cuts, writes Political Editor Jonathan Walker.Read
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