Transforming the Fens is a vital precondition for national food security and economic growth

Three big risks, but ample opportunities ahead

The East of England needs to become a more integrated economy in which the region’s cities, towns and growth corridors operate as complementary parts of a wider system

Successful reforms mean economic growth; but failure will deepen the housing crisis.

Can the Chancellor’s plan survive a global crisis? From rising unemployment to energy spikes, what does the Spring Statement means for the East of England?

Central government will need to rebuild trust with local government in Norfolk, to avoid the County falling behind.

The debate over its shape will be a defining moment for regional growth policy in the Eastern region and beyond

Planning policy, infrastructure investment and skills alignment will determine whether the region captures the long-term economic benefits of logistics growth—or whether that growth is diverted elsewhere.

The region is uniquely positioned to lead national innovation-led growth — but only if acting at scale and speed

If local and national partners fail to use this window constructively, the East risks lagging behind other regions in unlocking the full benefits of devolved powers, long-term investment, and place-based economic strategy.

Much continues to depend on whether the Government’s long-term growth strategy will deliver enough productivity gains and demand to offset higher fiscal burdens. Given that productivity has not improved since the 2008 financial crisis the question remains about whether this budget is sufficiently inspired to meet the challenge.

The Government's Education and Skills Policy offers the East of England a framework to translate its intellectual and industrial assets into broad-based prosperity.

‘Pride in Place’ must move beyond one-off regeneration schemes toward a longer-term vision that links physical renewal with social and economic strategy, empowers communities, and involves business in a meaningful way.

If Feeding Britain Sustainably to 2050 is a call to arms, then the East of England is its natural starting point. The region combines the scale, the science, and the soil to lead the UK’s transformation into a world leader in sustainable agriculture.

As the business case and consultations for Suffolk's Devolution progress, the decision rests on whether Suffolk opts for scale with strategic capacity (One Suffolk) or local proximity (three unitary authorities). Yet the over-riding impression is that the motivation for these two opposing models is primarily political and not economic.

The East of England, needs to capitalise on its scientific excellence and strong civic networks to build a more resilient, balanced, and inclusive regional economy.

The East of England has the assets, the expertise, and the political momentum to assume lead-role on place-based health innovation. But success will depend on ambition, communication and community collaboration.

Growth in Cambridge cannot be contained within city boundaries. Better rail links to Peterborough, investment in rural skills pipelines, and a stronger partnership between mayors across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, and Cambridgeshire will be essential.

By embracing health innovation, the East can lead in creating further opportunity for the ageing population

Innovation in health and care is not only about better services, it is also about unlocking economic prosperity.