Economic Development

Government job scheme falls short of target

The government has revealed that its flagship Kickstart youth jobs scheme had only created 160,000 jobs when the scheme closed at the end of March – compared to an original target of 250,000.

Economic Development Headlines

New Marmot review highlights health inequality role for business

Communities Economic Development Headlines London

Mayor announces new hub to help Londoners facing financial hardship

Communities Economic Development Headlines

Universal Credit cut led to young people skipping meals, says charities

Communities Economic Development Finance Headlines

Spring Statement: Chancellor misses chance to reverse ‘devastating’ impact of UC cut

Communities Economic Development Finance Headlines

UK Government announces energy efficiency assistance for households

Economic Development Headlines Local Government Transport

Northern cities’ transport networks lag behind European equivalents

Built Environment Economic Development Headlines Local Government

Scotland plans to ban destruction of unsold goods

Communities Economic Development Headlines Housing

Third of UK rental properties are ‘unaffordable’

Research by specialist rental platform, Ocasa, has revealed that almost a third of houses in England and Wales are classed as unaffordable.

Communities Economic Development Headlines Regeneration

New round of Levelling Up community fund opens

Bristol Economic Development Headlines Housing Local Government Regeneration

Bristol’s biggest regeneration project to create thousands of jobs and homes

Economic Development Features & Opinions Finance Good Local Economics Local Government

Opinion: How can universities get more involved in economic development?

Economic Development Headlines Housing Regeneration

New towns boast stronger house price performances

Built Environment Economic Development Headlines London Regeneration

New Camden regeneration project to promote biodiversity

Communities Economic Development Features & Opinions Headlines Regeneration

Opinion: Carrying the torch for East London

Economic Development Headlines Housing Regeneration

Government 120,000 homes short of new-build target