The UK has a longstanding history of productivity and income disparities across our regions and nations that have impacted on economic performance and living standards for decades. By enabling local investment and decision-making, every region in the UK can prosper.
That’s why we’re calling on the government to enable regions to take control of their growth – through not only fostering private sector growth and investment, but also the devolved power and funding to make a tangible difference.
Foster and support regions to have strong economies through vibrant labour markets and physical and digital connectivity
Empower and devolve decision-making down to the right local and regional levels
Commission the CBI to develop a business-led initiative to deliver world-class clusters in the future
“Levelling up is not only vital to prosperity and opportunity in all parts of the UK, it’s also a core requirement for our competitiveness in the global economy.”
Tony Danker, Director General, CBIThe UK has the widest regional disparities in living standards of any country in the EU. The CBI is looking into why these differences exist and what we can do about them.
of UK cities are performing below the European average
the productivity gap between London and any other nation or region in the UK
the estimated productivity gap in the Northern Powerhouse region
A new approach is needed to ensure that no part of the country is left behind as the nation looks to rebuild post-coronavirus. Local, regional and national government must work in collaboration, alongside business, to deliver long-term prosperity. Find out how the CBI is driving the levelling up agenda with government.
Thriving regions —
Shaping the government’s levelling up commitment
Growing Business —
CBI @10am: What does 'levelling up' mean for businesses?
CBI @10am: The next steps on ‘levelling up’
Growing Business —
Watch the CBI’s Urban Revival conference
The CBI campaigns tirelessly on behalf of our members so that business creates prosperity for all. Learn more about the work we do and the impact we are making on this issue.
CBI launch Unlocking Regional Growth report
CBI's response to the government's modern Industrial Strategy
New review ensures Local Enterprise Partnerships are fit for purpose
CBI welcomes introduction of independent Industrial Strategy Council
CBI launch member consultation on future devolution framework
West Midlands and Greater Manchester launch the UK’s first local industrial strategies
First wave of local industrial strategies marks a positive start to a place-based economic approach
Strengthening London's business environment
Powering up places: unlocking regional growth through devolution
All together now: uniting the UK through a modern Industrial Strategy
Reviving regions: empowering places to revive and thrive
Mayoral revival plans: business manifestos published ahead of May 2021 elections
CBI London revival plan – a manifesto from London’s business community
Reviving Regions: regional scorecards and growth priorities
Levelling up: the gains from empowering local economic clusters to play to their strengths
Watch the CBI’s Urban Revival conference
Shaping the government’s levelling up commitment
Our members are our mandate, and the reason we’re the most influential business organisation in the UK. Join the voice of business, and help us close the prosperity chasm between different UK regions.
Is your business impacted by regional imbalances in the UK economy? Are your strengthening your regional presence and footprint? Share your views and help strengthen our calls to stakeholders and government.
This campaign is led by the CBI's Regions team. Contact the team to find out how you can play your part in unlocking regional growth.
