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A bigger ‘northern powerhouse’ will dilute the brand

The ‘northern powerhouse’ has already suffered one major setback. The decision to delay the introduction ...

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Leading the fight for fairness

Fairness Commissions have helped pushed the issues of inequality and poverty onto the agenda. But ...

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The Futurebuilders story must be told if we’re to open the door to new social investors

I wanted to tell the story of Futurebuilders because I think it is important that ...

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With full disclosure banking could be a race to the top

Reforms to make banking competition work for consumers have reached an impasse. Do nothing and ...

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Risky business: how cutbacks are leading local authorities into ‘exotic’ waters

Without careful consideration, the reliance upon commercial real estate could lead to a period of ...

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Local authorities and housing associations must work together in tough times

While the debate over the pros and cons of extending right to buy has focused ...

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Sandwell: A new hospital at the heart of local economic change

The new Midlands Metropolitan Hospital will be embedded within its local economy in a similar ...

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Will city devolution tackle national inequality?

City devolution must offer new opportunities to address systemic national and city-wide inequalities and be ...

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Community financing Bournemouth’s future

As a council we are in a unique position to break the banking mould and ...

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Can the new American revolution happen here?

I believe he is right, and I am beginning to sense a new mood here ...