Can Burnham save Britain’s high streets? (FT 19/08/2026)
This is a letter from Matthew Hopkinson that was published in the Financial Times on 24th August 2026.
HOW “LEFT BEHIND” PLACES & THE NEW UEP FRAMEWORK RESHAPE LOCAL FUTURES
In recent years, the phrase “left behind” has moved from a vague political slogan to a precise, measurable reality across the UK. Scholars and parliamentary bodies defi
Launch date announced for Understanding English Places (UEP)
TODAY is a GOOD NEWS day as we announce the official launch date of Understanding English Places (UEP) – an independent and comprehensive source of facts and figures on every tow