
Zoe Billingham
Director, IPPR North at IPPR
Director @IPPRNorth in Manchester. Economist. Regional policy. Commissioner @UK_2070. Former HM Treasury. Views my own. Now @ https://t.co/eAeDRAfHy3.
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Mar 17, 2025 |
techuk.org | Zoe Billingham |Zoë Billingham
I've spent my career working with tech companies and clients, so have often been the only woman in the room — a stark reminder of the industry's gender imbalance. That said, I’ve been lucky enough to work with many men who have been incredibly supportive - mentoring, advocating, and creating opportunities that helped me grow in my career.
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Oct 30, 2024 |
lbc.co.uk | Zoe Billingham |Zoë Billingham
Reeves made some wise choices in the Budget but we’re only just facing up to the investment needed for the future As a country, we’re only just facing up to the investment needed to rebuild and face the future. Picture: Getty By Zoë Billingham With a challenging fiscal backdrop, the UK’s first woman Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, made some wise, level-headed calls at the government’s Budget today.
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Oct 17, 2024 |
themj.co.uk | Zoe Billingham |Zoë Billingham
INVESTMENT We might be about to hit a sweet spot on regional growth Zoë Billingham says not only do our mayors and local leaders hold many of the levers of growth – be that transport or skills – but they hold the insights as to which types of economic development work best, where and why. By By Zoë Billingham | 17 October 2024 SHARE For those of us working around the country, the need for both public and private investment is clear.
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Aug 14, 2024 |
themj.co.uk | Zoe Billingham |Zoë Billingham
DEVOLUTION Mayors offer 'key' to Government's central mission What a difference a month can make. With just over four weeks since the General Election we‘ve seen the new Government delve deeper into the devolution agenda and expand its reach. The mayoral model is starting to mature. As communication channels formalise, we are starting to move away from governance by WhatsApp.
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Jul 4, 2024 |
westenglandbylines.co.uk | Roz Savage |Zoe Billingham |Zoë Billingham |Martin Broomfield
Recently we requested opinion pieces from election candidates. Last week we published 2 contributions from election candidates in the North Cotswolds on the problems faced by their area. Now, on election day we are following this up with the South Cotswolds candidates who responded to our invitation. Many of the same concerning themes are in evidence. NB West England Bylines takes a keen interest in the election but is not advocating voting for any any one party.
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Brilliant to collaborate with @MetroMayorSteve & @simonlightwood on our buses work. Today government announce they’re extending the £3 bus fare cap which is a very important cost of living measure & right thing for by our communities. Some mayors trying to keep it at £2…

🚍 Yesterday, an event was held at the @MuseumLiverpool by think tank @IPPRNorth to outline a blueprint for a brand-new, nationally owned and operated bus company. As part of the event, @LCRMayor spoke on a panel at the launch of a report into radically improving bus services in https://t.co/2EJaPSt2w7

Not a spare seat in the house! Read all about it: https://t.co/HpXs6OdWvZ.

We’re in sunny Liverpool today to launch our blueprint for better, greener buses 🚍 @zoe_billingham welcomes our audience and 🌟 speakers @simonlightwood & @MetroMayorSteve 🗣️ #BetterBuses https://t.co/8GsghqaD1q

If you don’t yet think buses are important, you ain’t listening. Hop on board & support idea for a National Bus Company: nationally procured but locally controlled green buses. New from us @IPPRNorth launching today with @MetroMayorSteve & Minister @simonlightwood in Liverpool.

🗓️ It's time for better buses 🚍 For more comfortable rides, cleaner air & value for money 📚 So today in Liverpool, we'll launch our blueprint for a new National Bus Company to power up greener, locally controlled buses ➡️ https://t.co/vN84YO90R3 https://t.co/Rz1e7TltSo