Centre for Cities

Think-tank report 1 Jun 2026 Europe Open

Big Cities Outlook 2026

Centre for Cities

Building on Cities Outlook 2026, this report examines the economic performance of the UK's big cities outside London and how growth, jobs and housing could raise living standards.

Agglomeration & productivity Urban labour markets Housing policy & social housing

Think-tank report 26 Jan 2026 Europe Open

Cities Outlook 2026

Centre for Cities · Cities Outlook (annual)

The 19th annual health check of 63 UK cities covers productivity, housing, skills and employment, with a 2026 focus on how disposable incomes and deprivation vary across urban Britain.

Inequality & segregation Agglomeration & productivity Urban policy evaluation