Economy 2030 Bridging the gap What would it take to narrow the UK’s productivity disparities? 30 June 2022 by Paul Brandily and Mimosa Distefano and Hélène Donnat and Immanuel Feld and Henry G. Overman and Krishan Shah An economic strategy that helps the UK respond to change and tackle stagnant living standards and productivity will need to address the stubborn spatial disparities in economic performance across the UK. Addressing these disparities requires understanding their extent, causes and consequences. This report uses data on regional productivity and area level characteristics to deepen our … Continued READ MORE