Hot on the heels of the UK Industrial Strategy the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has published it’s Creative Industries Sector...

The Government’s Modern Industrial Strategy outlines a vision of a smarter, greener, more inclusive economy. But it is clear that success will depend on regional initiative.

The East of England is not asking for favours—it is offering solutions. What we need is the infrastructure to match.

We need to act fast to capitalise on the opportunities deriving from the spending review.

Chancellor does not commit funding for infrastructure in the East

Urgent action is needed to secure sustainable water supplies, without which plans for growth cannot be realised.

28 BIDs, representing 12,000 businesses, investing £10m in the regional economy

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.