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Britain has a duty to give fresh life to its faded ports

Recent figures from the Centre for Cities reveal that nine of the 10 British cities with the fewest business start-ups are ports. The booming ports that once underpinned British industry and empire are now in real danger of business collapse.

 
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Cities Outlook 2010

Cities Outlook 2010 finds that, as we move out of recession, the UK will face an uneven recovery.  Already-robust city economies like Brighton are more likely to grow stronger, leaving others like Doncaster further behind. 

 
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Ten Minute Briefing

Listen in as Dermot Finch joins Regeneration and Renewal for a round up of the latest news.

 
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RDAs respond to our comment series

We've received two thoughtful and constructive responses from the RDAs, in response to our three recent comment pieces. Both included a great deal of agreement with our position, as well as some obvious challenges.

 
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Partnership opportunities with the Centre for Cities

The Centre for Cities currently has opportunities for corporate partners on its core research programme.  Contact Claire Maugham or see further information on our partnership opportunities

 
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FutureStory: Bristol

FutureStory Bristol forms part of a series of six books made up of a collection of local case studies, with accompanying DVDs, tracing how people and businesses in cities and regions across the country are adapting to the global economy. 

 
Cities Manifesto