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Annual state of the north report
IPPR North’s annual State of the North report for 2016 addresses the three key issues – Brexit, industrial strategy and local economic resilience –…
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The cost of poverty
This report from JRF estimates the more tangible cost that poverty brings to society, specifically in the form of the cost to the public…
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Increasing skills in the North East
The North East has historically been considered a ‘low skills’ region, but there are indications that it may soon start to realise its potential…
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Regulator probes HAs due to Brexit
The English social housing regulator is probing housing associations that are particularly exposed to a housing market downturn following the Brexit vote. In the…
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HAs request exit strategy from Shared Ownership due t risks after Brexit
Housing associations are pressuring government to guarantee an “exit strategy” in its new shared ownership programme, amid housing market uncertainty following the Brexit vote.…
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Northern Ports Strategy
The north of England’s major ports are vital and high-performing assets for region’s industries and economy, and the right strategy could further transform the…
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Hestletine report into Tees valley
This is Lord Heseltine’s independent review of the Tees Valley following a range of discussions with local private and pubic sector leaders and businesses…
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Blueprint for the north
Another excellent contribution from IPPR, who have produce this report: blueprint-for-a-great-north-plan-a1-screen-june2016 In summarising their contribution they say: “There is broad agreement among stakeholders in…
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Low wages, productivity and innovation
The UK’s low-wage sectors have a big part to play in closing the gap with our European partners on productivity and innovation. Here is…
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EU – Brexit and Housing
Here is an interesting summary from Service Matters: EU Referendum Briefing- what could a Brexit mean for Housing-…
