This event marks the launch of the Centre for Progressive Capitalism, a new cross-party think tank. A panel of leading political and business leaders will debate the disparate levels of trust in business and discuss what needs to be done by firms and government to support a more inclusive growth model. The Centre’s mission is to develop policies … Continue reading "Launch of the Centre for Progressive Capitalism"
Politicians, on both sides of the political spectrum, agree that Britain is simply building too few new homes. In an echo of their post-war predecessors they engage in a bidding auction to see who can promise the most new-builds. Yet while politicians make platitudinous promises do they really understand the practicalities of transforming the business … Continue reading "The housing crisis – time to think big? (Labour party conference)"
Business and unions agree that skills shortages are the biggest barrier holding back many local economies. Construction firms struggle to build houses, high-tech firms struggle to recruit people to scale-up, and manufacturers have to rely on an ever-ageing workforce of engineers. The mismatch between what employers are looking for and the training on offer locally … Continue reading "Will metro mayors transform local jobs markets? (Labour party conference)"