Skills, Talent and Productivity in Greater Manchester How can skills policy help close the productivity gap between the UK’s major cities?

Looking forward to taking part in this @productivity.bsky.social event next Wednesday www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skills-tal...

Ask the Expert on Productivity: Breakfast Podcast Series Join us for National Productivity Week's daily live episodes of the Productivity Puzzles podcast

Next Monday (27 April - 8:30–9:00am), we kick off #NationalProductivityWeek with our live, interactive Productivity Puzzles ep, featuring Philip McCann. Hosted by @bartvanark.bsky.social, the episode explores regional productivity and place‑based growth.
Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1985568796721

In conversation with Rt Hon James Murray MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury: How will the government boost public service productivity? | Institute for Government The Chief Secretary to the Treasury sets out the next steps in the government’s public service productivity drive.

Hybrid event | TODAY at lunchtime, 12:30–1:30 |
@instituteforgovernment.org.uk

Treasury Chief Secretary James Murray MP on how government will boost public service productivity.

Opening remarks from @andywestwood.bsky.social.

Secure your place: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/james-...

Better outcomes for people, firms and places #NationalProductivityWeek

It's just one week until #NationalProductivityWeek! 27 April - 1 May

Over 25 events across 5 days nationwide. Find out what's happening near you: www.productivityweek.co.uk/whats-on/

National Productivity Week Better outcomes for people, firms and places

Productivity & Regional Investment

The University of Warwick is hosting a session on Monday 27 April during #NationalProductivityWeek to explore barriers to productivity growth in the Midlands and how to address them.
Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

What does it take to improve NHS productivity? - ESCoE Join ESCoE and The Productivity Institute for a panel discussion with experts across healthcare productivity, research, analysis and policymaking.

What does it take to improve NHS productivity?

Join ESCoE & @productivity.bsky.social for a #NationalProductivityWeek panel discussion
@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social on 30 April, bringing together leading experts in healthcare productivity, research, analysis & policymaking: tinyurl.com/44ubenbc

Certainty without conviction: Why has the Trade and Cooperation Agreement failed to reverse Brexit relocations? - The Productivity Institute Research showing that Brexit drove a significant reallocation of investment and jobs into the EU and that the TCA stabilised but did not reverse relocations.

New TPI research shows that Brexit redirected £22bn of UK outward investment and over 100k jobs into the EU from 2016-2019

This was driven by regulatory friction, not tariffs.

The message: deeper UK–EU regulatory cooperation matters.

Full findings: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/cer...

Graphic advertising the National Productivity Week on the 27th March - 1st April. The heading being 'Better Outcomes For People, Firms, and Places'

How can we unlock productivity growth in the UK? Join the conversation during #NationalProductivityWeek, 27 April – 1 May

Explore ideas, data and practical tools to boost performance, build capability and strengthen local economies.

www.productivityweek.co.uk/ @productivity.bsky.social

In conversation with Rt Hon James Murray MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury: How will the government boost public service productivity? | Institute for Government The Chief Secretary to the Treasury sets out the next steps in the government’s public service productivity drive.

Hybrid event | 20 April, 12:30–1:30 | @instituteforgovernment.org.uk

Treasury Chief Secretary James Murray MP on how government will boost public service productivity.

Opening remarks from @andywestwood.bsky.social.

Register now: www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/james-...

Certainty without conviction: Why has the Trade and Cooperation Agreement failed to reverse Brexit relocations? - The Productivity Institute Research showing that Brexit drove a significant reallocation of investment and jobs into the EU and that the TCA stabilised but did not reverse relocations.

New TPI research shows that Brexit redirected £22bn of UK outward investment and over 100k jobs into the EU from 2016-2019

This was driven by regulatory friction, not tariffs.

The message: deeper UK–EU regulatory cooperation matters.

Full findings: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/cer...

The Role of Regional Data in Driving Productivity A panel session exploring how high‑quality regional data can drive better decisions, investment and collaboration for UK productivity.

The What role does regional data play in driving productivity?

#NationalProductivityWeek event | 1 May, 1:30–3pm | @alliancembs.bsky.social

Panel discussion on how place‑based data can support better strategy, investment and collaboration across the UK: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-role-o...

What Does It Take to Improve NHS Productivity? Join us for a panel discussion that brings together leading experts in health-care productivity, research, analysis and policymaking.

#NationalProductivityWeek, 30 April | London, w/ @escoeorg.bsky.social

What does it take to improve NHS productivity?

Experts from @alliancembs.bsky.social, @theifs.bsky.social, ONS & NHS England discuss innovation & reform for a more resilient health service: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-does-...

Ask the Expert on Productivity - Daily live breakfast podcast for #NationalProductivityWeek.
27 Apr–1 May, 8:30–9:00am

@bartvanark.bsky.social in conversation with leading experts on place, skills, tech, measurement & health.

Register once to join all sessions: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...

Ask the expert on… keeping Britain working - Friday 1 May

With Charlie Mayfield, exploring how health, work and employer practice affect economic participation and what’s needed to support people to stay in work and improve productivity across the UK.

Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...

Ask the expert on… skills, education & regional productivity - Thurs 30 April

With @duncanivison.bsky.social on how universities, colleges & skills systems can better support regional growth, & why producing graduates alone isn’t enough to boost productivity: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...

Ask the expert on… what productivity really is - Wed 29 April

@bennettschool.cam.ac.uk's @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social joins @bartvanark.bsky.social to discuss why productivity is often misunderstood & why what we measure (& don’t measure) shapes policy decisions: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...

Ask the expert on… making digital technologies deliver productivity - Tuesday 28 April

With Chander Velu, exploring why digital innovation hasn’t translated into faster productivity growth and what organisations need to change to capture its value.

Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...

Ask the expert on… regional productivity & place‑based growth - Monday 27 April

Bart van Ark in conversation with Philip McCann on why productivity gaps between regions persist and what effective place‑based policy can do to close them.

Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...

Ask the Expert on Productivity - Daily live breakfast podcast for #NationalProductivityWeek.
27 Apr–1 May, 8:30–9:00am

@bartvanark.bsky.social in conversation with leading experts on place, skills, tech, measurement & health.

Register once to join all sessions: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-ex...

Screenshot shows the speakers during the webinar

Can we estimate labour productivity at a more detailed industry level?

Catch up on the ESCoE webinar with @joshmartinecon.bsky.social (ESCoE, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social): youtu.be/M5SwEl8jPr0?...

Do you want to know more about current research into how productivity can be accelerated in Northern Ireland? Come along to this #NationalProductivityWeek event in Belfast on 29 April.

Unlocking Wales’ Productivity Potential - Business News Wales Unlocking Wales’ Productivity Potential is a new podcast exploring what productivity means, why it matters, and how Welsh businesses and public services can improve performance.

New episode of Unlocking Wales’ Productivity Potential: Productivity in the Public Sector.

Leaders from health, transport & regional policy in Wales discuss outcomes‑focused productivity, system design & staff‑led improvement in public services. Listen now: businessnewswales.com/unlocking-wa...

National Productivity Week Better outcomes for people, firms and places

📅 National Productivity Week event | 27 April, University of Warwick

Midlands: Productivity and the case for investment in the region

Business, policy and academic leaders come together to explore industrial strategy, investment and regional productivity.
Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

I'm looking forward to taking part in this event on NHS productivity on the 30th April - do sign up to come along

What Does It Take to Improve NHS Productivity? Join us for a panel discussion that brings together leading experts in health-care productivity, research, analysis and policymaking.

#NationalProductivityWeek event, 30 April | London

What does it take to improve NHS productivity?

Experts from @alliancembs.bsky.social, @theifs.bsky.social, ONS & NHS England discuss variation, innovation and reform needed for a more resilient health service: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-does-...

Framing a place-based investment strategy for Cumberland - The Productivity Institute Cumberland is at a crossroads. With coordinated policy, inclusive regeneration, and a focus on green and digital skills, the region can improve its productivity.

New research explores how Cumberland can tackle low productivity and unlock growth. Despite weak connectivity and skills gaps, strong natural assets and leadership offer real opportunities through a clearer place‑based strategy. Read more: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/fra...

Skills, Talent and Productivity in Greater Manchester How can skills policy help close the productivity gap between the UK’s major cities?

National Productivity Week event: How can Greater Manchester close its productivity gap? New research on skills, talent & investment, plus a panel with experts from @cep-lse.bsky.social, @alliancembs.bsky.social & Hopwood Hall College. Manchester, 29 Apr, 5pm: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/skills-tal...

Interesting week of events planned, including an economic measurement-focused podcast with ESCoE Leadership Executive member @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social ⬇️

National Productivity Week is just one month away! 27 Apr–1 May 2026.
This nationwide programme bringing together researchers, policymakers and business leaders to improve outcomes for people, firms and places.
Full programme: www.productivityweek.co.uk/whats-on/

Conference - Industrialised Construction From strategic overviews to international case studies, platform approaches and real-world project applications, the Industrialised Construction Conference offers both depth and breadth in its treatme...

We’re proud to partner with the Industrialised Construction Conference 2026 - 21–22 April, London.
A key moment to explore how construction, innovation & advanced manufacturing can boost sector productivity ahead of #NationalProductivityWeek: www.industrialisedconstruction.co.uk/industrialis...