As the EU develops its Made in Europe policy, recognising the UK’s continuing role in European production networks will be critical to maintaining resilient and competitive supply chains.
Region: UK
Commissioned by a group of the UK’s largest private infrastructure investors and operators, this report benchmarks UK investment against G7 and OECD peers, identifies the three barriers that consistently distinguish the UK from higher-investing economies, and models what a sustained rise in business investment would mean for the economy.
National PPP figures miss a crucial detail: cost-of-living differences within countries can be just as large as those between them. This piece explores how regional purchasing power parity adjustments reshape our understanding of living standards in cities from Washington, DC to Warsaw and Prague.
As John Armitt argues in the Financial Times, Britain’s infrastructure problem isn’t ambition, it’s delivery. Oxford Economics convened senior executives from across the UK infrastructure and construction sector, in partnership with the French Chamber of Commerce and Société Générale, to discuss what’s really holding delivery back, and what it would take to unlock private capital at scale.
Climate and nature risks are becoming core to EU stress testing requirements, with regulators pushing banks beyond isolated exercises toward integrated, decision-ready frameworks. This article breaks down five key developments — from connecting macro scenarios to real business impacts, to preparing for the EBA’s 2027 stress test — shaping how financial institutions build resilience across Europe.
Explore the complexities of devolution in the UK and its potential impact on
regional growth and governance. Discover insights on effective strategies.
English devolution is accelerating, but revenue retention risks deepening regional inequality.
Oxford Economics partnered with the Management Consultancies Association (MCA) to measure the consulting sector’s contribution to the UK economy and society. Published in the MCA Annual Industry Report 2026, the research provides the most comprehensive assessment of the UK’s consulting industry.
The Alcohol Duty Review which began in October 2020 has brought significant changes in the taxation of alcoholic beverages in the UK. It allowed for the introduction of new, lower rates for lower strength alcoholic products, the introduction of a draught duty relief and measures to support small producers. This report analyses the implications of these changes since their implementation.
