Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Perth and Kinross named top location with the strongest business growth potential for 2026
Perth and Kinross has been named the top location in the UK with the strongest business growth potential for a second year in a row. In an article for Growth Outlook 26, we reflect on the key factors driving success in the region.
Monday, January 19, 2026
Unlocking Insights for the Year Ahead: Launching Growth Outlook 26
This week, we launch Growth Outlook 26 – our comprehensive analysis of business growth potential across the UK in the year ahead. In this article, we look at why growth potential data is so important in 2026, and what the report will highlight.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Why employer engagement needs to be more targeted and data led
Employer engagement comes up in almost every conversation about skills, growth, and productivity. Everyone agrees it matters. Where it often falls is how it is done.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Innovation and ambition found in the North's High Growth 50
The most ambitious mid-market companies in the North have increased turnover by an average of 105% over the past three years, according to analysis using Growth Flag’s data analytics platform.
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
The IS-8 Sectors: what does the new Industrial Strategy mean for local places?
The UK's new Modern Industrial Strategy focuses on eight key sectors for driving future growth, known as the IS-8. Find out more about the sectors and learn how Growth Flag has analysed the sectors and growth potential within them throughout the UK.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Key Announcements from the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy
A summary of some of the key announcements from the newly released Industrial Strategy.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Business Growth West Midlands Leverages Growth Flag for Targeted Business Support
Business Growth West Midlands used Growth Flag to identify and target high-growth businesses, shifting to a proactive support approach. By integrating Growth Flag data into Dynamics 365, they are enhancing outreach, segmentation, and marketing efforts to better support businesses across the region.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Cheshire West and Chester Council Uses Growth Flag to Drive Business Engagement
Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Business Growth Team uses Growth Flag to identify and engage high-growth businesses aligned with UKSPF goals. By integrating data into their CRM, they are reaching previously uncontacted businesses in key locations, enhancing outreach and programme engagement.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Growth Forecast - Budget 2024 Briefing
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the first Labour budget in 14 years this lunchtime, making history for the first ever budget delivered by a female Chancellor in the UK. The Budget, which is set to influence the agenda for years to come.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
St Helens Economy Showing Strong Growth Potential
Growth Flag has launched a new report, spotlighting the positive outlook for growth potential in St. Helens over the next year.