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Economics

IPR Editor
26th October 2026

Mr Burnham’s first Budget: Fiscal headroom is distracting from the bigger debate
IPR Editor
2nd October 2026

Devolving real power could lead to regional growth ‑ but Andy Burnham will need to be brave
IPR Editor
15th July 2026

What I want to achieve with the revived Pensions Commission
IPR Editor
29th April 2026

Spaces and sectors driving productivity in the West of England
IPR Editor
28th April 2026

Minimum wages and the state of the economy: Lessons for the UK
IPR Editor
24th March 2026

How can the West of England contribute to UK economic growth?
IPR Editor
28th January 2026

Ending duty-free tobacco sales would be good for health – and health budgets
IPR Editor
27th January 2026

The India-UK trade deal is a prime opportunity to protect some of the world’s most vulnerable workers
IPR Editor
22nd December 2025

How productive is the West of England?
IPR Editor
17th December 2025

Competitive concerns in the ticket resale market