The CBI’s Head of Regional Policy, Jim Hubbard, takes you through our latest actions and engagements that drive regional growth.
Despite a new Prime Minister and government in place an air of uncertainty continues with the prospect of no-deal, a general election or both on the horizon.
That’s not to say government hasn’t been ‘turbocharging the regions’ with speculation they’re gearing up for an election. Boris Johnson soon after becoming premier announced his support for Northern Powerhouse Rail, with details to be agreed later this year after the HS2 review. In addition, the new Prime Minister is to boost the towns fund by £3.6bn (up from £1.6bn announced in March).
Read Hannah Richmond’s analysis of what the new cabinet will mean to regional growth here.
We’ve wasted no time in introducing ourselves to the new ministerial team including MHCLG Secretary of State Robert Jenrick, BEIS Secretary Andrea Leadsom and Northern Powerhouse and Local Growth Minister Jake Berry. Deputy Director-General, Josh Hardie met with Andrea Leadsom last week, and we aim to add
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