Successive prime ministers have found themselves frustrated by the power wielded by their neighbours in Number 11. Alex Thomas from the Institute for Government argues that the problem lies in central government’s structure

Earlier this year, Skipton Group, one of the UK’s leading member-owned businesses, launched new research into home affordability in Great Britain today. In the light of its findings, Stuart Haire, Skipton Group’s Chief Executive, shares his new year resolution to help more people into a home.

The clock is ticking on the UK’s status as an attractive and competitive location for future manufacturing investments and jobs. The Government’s ‘Invest 2035’ industrial strategy is an opportunity to prioritise the chemical sector and recognise its contributions to UK growth. With around 95% of all manufactured goods containing chemicals, it is difficult to imagine a modern economy without a thriving chemical industry.

New Which? research reveals most UK businesses support strong consumer protection regulations as a contributor to consumer confidence and economic growth.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sought to assure small business leaders that the Government will bring "instability" and "uncertainty" to an end.

The debate surrounding the future of business rates in the UK has intensified following the recent Autumn Budget. While some relief was offered, many hoped for more substantial changes to address deeper, structural issues within the system. With the prospect of more radical reform delayed, we explore the key elements of the Chancellor’s statement and consider what they truly mean for businesses, local governments, and the wider economy.

The average consenting time for major infrastructure projects has almost doubled from 2.6 years to 4.2 years in the last decade, often delaying the construction of critical infrastructure and the creation of jobs and economic boosts that kick in only once a shovel hits the ground.

As a former deputy headteacher, with over 25 years’ experience working in state schools with many students from disadvantaged backgrounds, I know first-hand the impact of funding disparities across our education system.

The Government is holding firm on changes to agricultural relief despite backlash from farmers facing inheritance tax for the first time.

On Wednesday 30th October, the Chancellor's first Autumn Budget outlined a strategy to 'fix the foundations of the economy,' emphasising a commitment to regional prosperity.

As Chair of the UK Advertising Exports Group (UKAEG) and Group CEO of VCCP, I’m fortunate to be in the engine room of the UK advertising industry – where creativity, innovation, and global ambition drive us forward. UKAEG isn’t just a collection of companies; it’s a dynamic network of over 70 leading UK advertising and marketing services firms, excelling in creative, production, AdTech, digital, AI, and more. Together, we’re making waves globally, proving why the UK is a go-to destination for world-class advertising.

Peter Lamb, Labour MP for Crawley, has called for nationalising housing association properties as the “lowest-cost” way of boosting council housing.

Britain’s trust ports are crucial drivers of investment and the energy transition

Across the UK, nearly 6 million people now provide unpaid care for family members and friends who are older, disabled, or chronically ill. As our population continues to age, these numbers are only projected to grow¹.

Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee, Toby Perkins, has said that money will be the biggest challenge for governments in the COP29 climate summit, at a time when there are “huge alternative uses for public money”.

With the launch of its ‘Invest 2035’ industrial strategy, the UK government must prioritise foundational industries like chemicals to bolster supply chain resilience and boost economic growth. While often overlooked, these industries underpin the growth-driving sectors.

Kantar research shows people have greater anticipation for the season’s creative offering than ever before

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has told MPs it is "too early" to draw conclusions on what impact president elect Donald Trump's economic policies will have on the UK economy.

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves affirmed in Labour’s 2024 budget commitments to producing a 10-year Infrastructure Strategy and to the formation of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA). The Infrastructure Strategy is cross-government and aligns with spending cycles. NISTA combines the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and the Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA) to “fix the foundations of our infrastructure system by bringing infrastructure strategy and delivery together addressing the systemic delivery challenges that have stunted growth for decades”¹.

A straitened state is in retreat and banking on economic growth to fend off a return to austerity. But Sir Stephen Bubb tells Sophie Church it needs charities as much as businesses to mend the breach

The social care system is “basically at a standstill” following the Budget, the new chair of the Health and Social Care Committee Layla Moran has said.