Tourism is a key industry in Wales, accounting for 5% of Welsh gross value-added in 2019, 11% of all employment, and 11% of all registered enterprises in the country (as of 2020). Given the importance of its tourism sector, the Welsh Government wants to…
Read MoreWhat would you do if you found a wallet with £3.7 billion inside? Naturally, you’d deliver it directly to your local police station. But what if decades passed without a lead, or search efforts led to a dead end? How could those funds be put to good use?
Read MoreA significant proportion of adults in the UK have numeracy skills below GCSE level. Low numeracy skills can lead to forgone wages and other economic consequences for individuals. Many adult learners also struggle with a lack of self-esteem and…
Read MoreIn light of the significant challenges facing independent film in the UK, Alma Economics was commissioned by the British Film Institute (BFI) to conduct an economic review of the value chain for UK independent film…
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Alma Economics has been appointed to the Homes England Strategic Research and Economic Analysis Framework…
Read MoreWith governments worldwide looking to stimulate economies in the wake of COVID-19, there appears to be wide support in the UK for a “green recovery” with the aim of stimulating the economy and…
Read MoreAs part of his Summer Statement, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a temporary cut to the value-added tax (VAT) from 20% to 5% across hotels, restaurants and cinemas, a move that many in the hospitality and…
Read MoreThe UK’s “North-South divide” has long been a feature of political debates in the UK, used to boost support when unveiling new economic policies or…
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