Reports & publications
Press releases
RDAs high-speed broadband challenge
4th March 2010
The English Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) are ready to take on the challenge of supporting the Government to help rural communities and businesses access the next generation of superfast broadband.Download this report (PDF)
Regional Development Agencies Welcome Manufacturing Week
3rd March 2010
Regional Development Agencies Welcome Manufacturing WeekDownload this report (PDF)
UK's Manufacturers Optimistic
1st March 2010
To celebrate the launch of Manufacturing Week, the largest survey of businesses in England can reveal that Manufacturers have the most positive outlook for the next year compared to other sectors....Download this report (PDF)
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24th February 2010
Lord Mandelson announced a £64.4million package of investment, underlining the RDA's role in delivering economic prosperity across the regions.Download this report (PDF)
New Industry New Jobs: Action Plan
24th February 2010
Action Plan produced by the Regional Development Agencies underlining their commitment to the New Industry New Jobs agenda.Download this report (PDF)
Midlands is designated as Low Carbon Economic Area for Automotive Engineering
15th February 2010
The West Midlands and East Midlands are the two latest English regions to be designated Low Carbon Economic Area status as part of Government plans to transform the UK into a low-carbon economy.Download this report (PDF)
Results of 2018 Host Cities bids announced
17th December 2009
All of England’s nine Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) have been working closely together to engage with the England 2018 bid team and to support the Applicant Host City bids in each of their regions.Download this report (PDF)
RDAs placed at the heart of supporting economic recovery
14th December 2009
Two Government announcements in 24 hours have reinforced the position of England’s Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) at the forefront of supporting the sustainable growth and recovery of the national economy.Download this report (PDF)
RDAs at the frontline of tackling recession and stimulating growth
9th December 2009
The Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) have today welcomed the measures announced by the Chancellor in support of the nation’s small businesses and remain confident in being at the frontline of support in a return to long term sustainable economic growth for their regions, despite fiscal pressures.Download this report (PDF)
RDAs will match skills to regional needs
26th November 2009
England’s Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) today welcomed the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) announcementof a new National Skills Strategy. “Skills for Growth” puts skills at the heart of economic development and gives the RDAs important new roles in determining the skills support needed by businesses and employers to grow and drive up global competitiveness.Download this report (PDF)