Economic Growth

The latest insights on economic policy, productivity and regional development

Will levy reform solve the apprenticeship slump?

Since the Apprenticeship Levy was introduced in 2017, the number of apprenticeships for young people has declined by 34 per…

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The government should rebalance the system back towards young people.

By David Willetts

When Keir Starmer ditched Labour’s 50 per cent university participation target in favour of an ambition for two thirds of…

By Dani Payne

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Cutting funding will close the door on aspiring architects

By Chris Williamson

The system we inherited is deeply flawed and will take time to repair.

By Lauren Edwards

Commentary and analysis from Lauren Edwards, David Willetts, Phil Smith, Helen Hayes, and more.

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A £13bn investment in water infrastructure will support 30,000 jobs and help protect the environment.

By Louise Beardmore

Building work on the estate I live in was supposed to take two years – it’s now in its fifth

By Anoosh Chakelian