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Dr Lucy Martin, Director of the Brunel Centre, reacts to plans to give regional mayors a share of income tax revenue
The Brunel Centre contributes to collaborative action at the One City Gathering hosted by Bristol City Council
“Unleash the West of England to power up UK growth” – The Brunel Centre publishes the Strategic Economic Audit of the West of England
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Dr Lucy Martin, Director of the Brunel Centre, reacts to plans to give regional mayors a share of income tax revenue
Now live! The Brunel Centre Data Hub and Observatory
The Brunel Centre showcases evidence‑led vision for growth at the Business of the South West Conference
The Brunel Centre opens to power sustainable and inclusive growth for the West of England
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Strategic Economic Audit of the West of England
An independent, evidence-led assessment of the West of England economy, highlighting the region’s strengths, structural challenges and opportunities for long-term, sustainable and inclusive growth.
A distinctive earnings advantage: Drivers of the West of England’s wage premium
Wages in the West of England perform strongly relative to the national average, excluding London. But there are important internal and sectoral variations that have significant policy implications.
economy
employment
wages
What makes the West of England economy distinctive?
The West of England is growing through deep specialisation across multiple high-value sectors, creating a unique landscape of knowledge-intensive services and advanced manufacturing. These conditions demonstrate the role of regional economies in driving national plans for a forward-thinking industrial economy.
economy
business
employment
sectors
