How English regions are delivering growth and creating a thriving business environment.
16 Jan 2023, 6 min read
We’re committed to ensuring your voice is heard in your region, and that real, practical change can be driven to boost productivity and prosperity. To do this, the CBI sits on business groups across Mayoral Combined Authorities (MCAs) and Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) in the regions, making sure that businesses voice is central to their plans to drive growth across all English regions.
This monthly update gives the latest news from across the regions focused on the CBI Seize the Moment priorities; to achieve net zero, driving innovation, putting business at the heart of UK trade policy shaping a more agile skills system, and instilling a culture of valuing health more as a nation.
Latest headlines
- The first three freeports in England have launched after receiving final government approval - a year later than first expected. The freeports at Teesside, Plymouth and South Devon, and Solent will each now be able to receive up to £25m in seed capital fun
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