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Annual index shows recession has widened gap between UK cities

Cities Outlook 2010 finds that, as we move out of recession, the UK will face an uneven recovery, raising tough questions about how struggling cities can carve out a future that's economically sustainable.

 
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The slow road to Tory localism

How radical will Cameron's brand of localism be if he is voted into Number Ten on 7 May? The Tories are likely to adopt a more devolutionary approach than Labour - but the road to Shifting Control will be bumpy and slow. 

 
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RDAs respond to our comment series

We've received two thoughtful and constructive responses from the RDAs, in response to our three recent comment pieces. Both included a great deal of agreement with our position, as well as some obvious challenges.

 
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UK cities - do they mean business?

Cities either have the knack of creating new firms or they don't. Those cities that do tend to be in the south east,  while those in the north do not.

 
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Partnership opportunities with the Centre for Cities

The Centre for Cities currently has opportunities for corporate partners on its core research programme.  Contact Claire Maugham or see further information on our partnership opportunities

 
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Centre for Cities' response to the National Equality Panel's Findings

The next Government needs to address the gap between poor and prosperous cities by giving cities the power to strengthen their fundamentals, such as skills and business base.

 
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