Cities Outlook 2012 tips the cities that will offer the silver lining to the gloomy national economic forecast - how has your city fared?
This is a year for cities to flourish
2012 will see cities take charge - so how can they make the most of the policy changes introduced in 2011 and what should they be urging the government to prioritise for the coming year?
Autumn statement, winter chill?
Paul Swinney's briefing on the implications of the Chancellor's statement for cities and economic growth in 2012.
What’s right for Aberdeen isn’t for York
The economic geography of the UK is highly uneven, and economic policy should acknowledge this unevenness. What is right for Bournemouth isn’t necessarily right for Grimsby.
Learning curve: Schooling and skills for future jobs
One of the biggest challenges facing cities with struggling economies is to improve the “intermediate” skills profiles of their populations.
Competing and collaborating for success
The competitiveness of our cities on the global stage is crucial to the UK's recovery. But at what point should cities collaborate rather than compete?
Strength from within: Supporting economic growth in Preston
To support future economic growth, Preston should look to strengthen the appeal of the city centre to businesses.
