For businesses in the East, linking immigration policy to skills brings a mix of risks and opportunities

Summary of the May 2025 Local Election Results

Elections for regional mayors or ‘metro-mayors’, have taken place in the West of England, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and – for the...

High Grove embodies the tensions at the heart of the UK’s green-energy transition. On one hand, it would deliver a transformative clean-energy boost, hastening progress to net zero, bolstering grid stability and funding local initiatives. On the other, its sheer scale, potential impact on productive farmland, and the manner in which it navigates the planning system have sparked deep unease among Norfolk’s communities and representatives.

A once in a lifetime opportunity to capture wider economic and social benefits for generations to come.

Businesses in the East of England that rely on imports or exports could be caught in the middle of a global trade conflict.

The clear opportunities for some sectors in the East cannot mask the lack of infrastructure investment that is needed to lift all boats.

Dear Eastern Powerhouse Members and supporters,   It is with a very heavy heart that I have made the difficult decision to move on from...

Businesses must be involved in the Devolution journey, to ensure that their interests are represented in this evolving landscape.

The NIC hike is creating challenges for businesses in the East. Join the discussion to find ways to address them.

Employer, University, and College partnerships can deliver Degree Apprenticeships to meet sector skills and talent needs.

Devolution and local government reform can feel like remote and abstract ideas, bur there are a number of potential benefits for businesses.

The success of long-term investment in high-growth areas will hinge on balancing economic ambitions with local infrastructure capacity.

From Trump Tower to the forest in Thetford, the ripples of Donald Trump's presidency could reshape the region’s economy.

This is the year we prove that collaboration and bold action can redefine the future of the East of England.

Government makes numerous progressive steps towards further devolution, but falls short of delivering a much needed radical shift.

This was the year of major changes and shifts for the UK and the East. 2025 must be the year of opportunity.

The East needs targeted governance and fiscal reforms to avoid falling further behind other regions.

The White Paper paints a picture of potential renewal. Britain may be ready to work, but is the system ready to deliver?

Maersk’s departure from Felixstowe poses significant challenges for the port and the surrounding region.