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We need a new funding framework for local and regional economic growth and development in the nations and regions
A roadmap for a better public funding system for local economic development in the UK nations and regions
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Mike Spicer
Jul 254 min read
What a change in government means for local economic development in the UK
A new Labour government in the UK - what professionals working in local economic development should watch out for in the first Kings Speech
Mike Spicer
Dec 11, 20233 min read
Unpacking the role of local business networks in economic development
LED Confidential unpacks the role of local business networks, like Chambers of Commerce, in economic development
Mike Spicer
Oct 23, 20233 min read
Local Enterprise Partnerships: Past, Present, and Future
What can we expect from the transition from Local Enterprise Partnerships to successor arrangements in English economic development?
Mike Spicer
Aug 6, 20233 min read
Tackling the massive underspend in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Uncover the massive underspend in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and explore solutions for future rounds.
Mike Spicer
Apr 25, 20233 min read
How to design successful economic zones
First published on the website of our podcast, LED Confidential . David and Mike are joined on LED Confidential by Pete Tyler, Professor...
David Marlow
Feb 15, 20233 min read
New-look LED Confidential podcast launched
Series 2 of LED Confidential launched - the podcast for those working in local economic and placemaking
Mike Spicer
Oct 31, 20224 min read
Building a new army of UK business mentors
Converting interest in mentoring could unlock the wisdom of over 100k new business mentors in the UK - new report by PolicyDepartment
Mike Spicer
Feb 21, 20229 min read
How to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund
European funding for economic development is being replaced in the UK. Here's what local areas need to do.
Mike Spicer
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Intermediate tiers of government are greatly underrated
How to bridge the institutional chasm between local and national government in England?
Gareth Roberts
Sep 11, 20204 min read
Brexit and how bad bosses wreck negotiations
Top negotiation expert Gareth Roberts on the importance of individuals to making deals
Gareth Roberts
Sep 10, 20202 min read
Brexit negotiations and the 'ticking clock'
Top negotiation expert and MD of BrassTacks Negotiation Training Gareth Roberts on using time as leverage
Gareth Roberts
Sep 9, 20204 min read
Top banana skins for Brexit negotiators, as seen by a negotiation expert
Top negotiation expert and MD of BrassTacks Negotiation Training Gareth Roberts on the advice he would give each side in the talks
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