Economic Growth
The latest insights on economic policy, productivity and regional development

How tech is transforming the world of insurance
Automation and digitisation are revolutionising the sector.
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The Policy Ask with Jon Danielsson: “The government should ditch financial regulation that protects big incumbents”
The co-director of the Systemic Risk Centre on fair market competition and why we need a better system for training…
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Has the insurtech bubble burst?
As investor confidence wanes, efforts to disrupt the insurance sector are faltering.
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“It’s the children – I have to make sure they are warm”: Why prepayment meter users face a tougher winter
Prepaying for bills means immediate increases in energy costs, as well as higher per unit prices than fixed tariffs.
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Child asylum seekers are caught between the Home Office and cash-strapped councils
Already subject to invasive assessments, minors may now be at risk of deportation to Rwanda.
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Michael Gove’s appointment is a sign that levelling up is back on
Gove’s return is good news for the regions – and a challenge for Labour.
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How Abu Dhabi’s Community Hub will boost the next generation of media talent
The new collaborative co-working space for start-ups and the creative community has been launched in the UAE capital.
