Institute bids to lead multi-partner national research & innovation network
IPM has recently submitted a bid in excess of £3m to lead a new kind of innovation network.
Local Policy Innovation Partnerships (LPiPs) are a new initiative from UK Research and Innovation.
25 Jan 2023
High street evolution led by food, drink, health and beauty
New Ordnance Survey Data shows High Street continuing to evolve with more food, drink, health and beauty; but with less department and fashion shops.
20 Dec 2022
Autumn Statement - analysis and discussion | 17th Nov 3pm
On the 17th, The BID Foundation will convene its membership online for a session to respond to the autumn statement, analysing the key decisions made and how they will affect BIDs, levy payers and wider communities over the coming months
02 Nov 2022
Place leaders from London and Birmingham elected to Chair Business Improvement District body
Members of The BID Foundation select Co-Chairs Nadia Broccardo, Executive Director of Team London Bridge, and Michele Wilby, Chief Executive of Colmore BID.
19 Oct 2022
IPM appoints Chief Economist, Christian Spence
The IPM are pleased to announce that Christian Spence will be joining the team at Manchester Met, in a visiting position.
18 Oct 2022
IPM Chief Economist, Christian Spence, on the UK emergency fiscal statement
Jeremy Hunt, the new (and fourth this year) Chancellor of the Exchequer, sought to calm markets and reassure both international investors and the public of the need to provide confidence and stability in the light of a chaotic month in UK economic policy.
Investment Zones: the IPM View
Announced in the 'mini-budget', investment zones are all about growth and investment, and they include deregulation. Find out the IPM view from Kevin Parkes, Paul Wright and Cathy Parker.
17 Oct 2022
UK energy support cut as Treasury review to target measures after April 2023
What does the cutting of support for consumer energy bills to a period of 6 months (not the 2 years originally proposed) mean for high streets?
IPM meets Department of Levelling Up to discuss high street support and Task Force legacy
Recently, the team at IPM met with Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communites to discuss progress of the High Streets Task Force, and place management and leadership in the UK more generally.
13 Oct 2022
Conservative Conference - regeneration facing economic pressures and political upheaval
IPM Chair, Professor Cathy Parker finds a subdued Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, where levelling up is still on the agenda but potential future cuts pose problems for the high street.
06 Oct 2022
