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The Institute of Economic Development (iED) has revealed the winners of its Annual Awards 2025 at a celebratory ceremony in Manchester. More than 150 delegates gathered in the Grand Ballroom at The Lowry Hotel last night following the sold-out iED...
The shortlist for the iED Annual Awards 2025, which recognise achievers in the public and private sector through a series of individual, team and organisational categories, has been revealed by the Institute of Economic Development. With almost 60 entries received –...
A new report by the Institute of Economic Development (iED) and AtkinsRéalis “puts universities at the centre of the debate on how to generate growth in local and regional economies with national impact”. It is critical that government incentivises higher...
The Government has published a new Modern Industrial Strategy setting out its long-term vision for securing economic growth, increasing productivity, and fostering investment across priority sectors and regions of the UK. The strategy follows extensive engagement through the Invest 2035...
Early Bird registrations are now open for the 2025 Institute of Economic Development (iED) Annual Conference and Awards Dinner themed Good Growth: Driving the UK economy with investment in our regions and communities. The Annual Conference, which will be held...
Baroness Taylor of Stevenage OBE, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing and Local Government, joined around 90 delegates at the Institute of Economic Development (iED) House of Lords reception on Economic Development and the Move to a Modern Industrial Strategy...
British economist and journalist Stephanie Flanders has been appointed as the new Patron of the Institute of Economic Development (IED). Stephanie, who is Head of Economics and Government at Bloomberg – overseeing the research and journalism of 250 economists and...
Moe Forouzan, Team Manager – Business and Innovation at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, has been elected to the Board of the Institute of Economic Development (IED), the UK’s leading professional body for economic development and regeneration practitioners. With 19...
The winners of the Institute of Economic Development (IED) Annual Awards 2024 have been announced. At an Awards Dinner held in the Great Hall at BMA House in London last week, following on from the sold-out IED Annual Conference ‘Economic...
This CPD module is intended to allow delegates to explore the key characteristics of rural economies and consider the most appropriate strategy they might follow in stimulating rural economic growth. The course considers the definition of rural economies, the position...
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Amid reduced public spending, fair resource allocation across regions is crucial. Despite a population larger than Greater London, rural areas receive significantly less funding for essential services, even though delivering these services in rural areas is more expensive.
Economic growth is widely acknowledged as essential for national wealth and prosperity and is a priority for political parties. Rural economies, employing millions and home to a higher proportion of small businesses, have potential for growth if barriers are removed.
Rural residents face distinct healthcare challenges, including limited access to transport, longer distances to medical facilities, an aging demographic, housing inadequacies, digital connectivity gaps, and difficulties recruiting health and care workers.
Rural communities are grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, marked by high house prices, a lack of affordable housing, elevated living costs, and lower incomes, threatening their sustainability and vitality.
Transport is vital for the quality of life and economic health of rural areas, yet it faces challenges such as infrequent public bus services and less Government funding compared to urban regions.
Rural areas, encompassing a substantial portion of England's population and land, play a pivotal role in combating climate change and achieving the net zero target.
In an increasingly digital world, the lack of robust digital infrastructure in rural areas severely limits access to crucial services and stifles economic growth.
A future-focused vision for rural communities involves not just building the right homes in the right places but also ensuring thriving, sustainable communities.
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