City thinking, local knowledge

Recent Articles

Gareth Maddock Interview: “One Of The Most Experienced Firms In The North West”

Whitehead and Howarth is a chartered accountancy practice based in Lytham St Annes. Over 100 years old, the practice provides a wide range of services…

Why US Corn Production is Flying

Corn fields stretching to the horizon are an iconic image of the American Midwest, symbolising the country’s agricultural might. But behind this familiar sight, a significant transformation is…

Why China is Still Irresistible to Car Manufacturers

Despite warnings from European leaders like German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen about the need to “derisk” from China, the country remains…

Could Oasis Add As Much Value as Taylor Swift to the UK Economy?

Can Oasis, the iconic Britpop band, generate as much economic impact as Taylor Swift’s recent Eras tour, which is estimated to have added almost £1 billion to UK…

September Market Commentary

With inflation cooling and interest rates expected to ease, you might think we’re on a smooth path back to normality. But, as always, global markets have their own…

What is GDP and How is it Calculated?

Have you ever wondered how we measure the health of an economy? One of the most critical tools economists use is Gross Domestic Product (GDP). But what is…