Building a world-class railway in uncertain times
The chief executive of the Railway Industry Association explores the rail industry’s contribution to the UK economy
By
Economic Growth
The latest insights on economic policy, productivity and regional development
Latest in
Economic Growth
Partner content
Smart cities for the many
The founder and director of Worker Info Exchange looks at how big datat can be used in the service of workers…
By
Labour’s housing chief promises to put housing “at the centre” of general election campaign
Speaking at a New Statesman fringe event at party conference, John Healey attacked the government’s record of “failure and inaction”.
By
A third of Scottish adults are obese, survey finds
Despite some improvement in diets wider problems with alcohol and food insecurity persist.
By
Emily Thornberry “regrets” conference decision on Brexit
The shadow foreign secretary wanted the Labour Party to back an unequivocal pro-remain stance, against the wishes of the leadership.
By
Alex Cunningham: “If the carrots don’t work then the sticks come out”
Labour’s shadow housing minister discussed the land value tax and the party’s plan for housing in government
By
Labour announces public enquiry into tax avoidance
Peter Dowd, shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, promised tough action on tax avoidance, and reiterated plans to force high earners…
By
Partner content
Protecting the Great British Pub
What contribution can pubs make to the wider economy?
By