Tim Page
@timpageeconomist.bsky.social
Founding Director of Industrial Paradigm, ex-TUC and former Head of Economic Strategy and Research at Berkshire LEP
Great to be in Brighton for this year's Annual @tuc.org.uk Congress. Enjoying catching up with so many old friends and colleagues.
September 8, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Great to be in Brighton for this year's Annual @tuc.org.uk Congress. Enjoying catching up with so many old friends and colleagues.
Lovely to exchange ideas with the brilliant @graceblakeley.substack.com, author of ‘Vulture Capitalism’, at the @ucl.ac.uk IIPP conference on Rethinking the State’ this morning.
June 19, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Lovely to exchange ideas with the brilliant @graceblakeley.substack.com, author of ‘Vulture Capitalism’, at the @ucl.ac.uk IIPP conference on Rethinking the State’ this morning.
Lovely catch-up with my friend and fellow trade unionist, Kate Dearden, Labour MP for Halifax, in Westminster yesterday.
June 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Lovely catch-up with my friend and fellow trade unionist, Kate Dearden, Labour MP for Halifax, in Westminster yesterday.
Who are Europe's best companies to work for? And what makes them so good? My post here:
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Tim’s Blog
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May 22, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Who are Europe's best companies to work for? And what makes them so good? My post here:
industrialparadigm.com/tims-blog/
industrialparadigm.com/tims-blog/
Congratulations, Yuan!
Today's the paperback launch of my book, Private Revolutions – now on the shortlist for the Baifang Schell Books Prize, the inaugural prize by the China Books Review for nonfiction; thank you to the magnificent Barbara Demick for the blurb!
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Shortlist: 2024 Nonfiction Book Award | China Books Review
Announcing a shortlist of five books for the Baifang Schell Book Prize: Award for Outstanding Nonfiction Book on China or the Sinophone World.
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April 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Congratulations, Yuan!
I enjoyed listening to you!
I should be on the Adrian Chiles show (again) not long after 11.
April 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
I enjoyed listening to you!
Keeping my fingers crossed for the brilliant steelworkers I met when visiting British Steel in January, to research the ‘Steel Reforged’ report, and hoping even at this late stage that government, employer and unions can work together to secure this strategically vital industry at Scunthorpe.
“Today is a dark day for our steel industry”
The Government & Jingye must get back around the table before it is too late.
There’s an alternative union-backed plan to protect jobs & steelmaking at British Steel.
Read the joint response from Community, Unite & GMB⬇️
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The Government & Jingye must get back around the table before it is too late.
There’s an alternative union-backed plan to protect jobs & steelmaking at British Steel.
Read the joint response from Community, Unite & GMB⬇️
community-tu.org/statement-br...
Statement - British Steel, Scunthorpe | Community Trade Union
Steel unions Community, GMB and Unite are calling on the government to do everything possible to secure the future of steelmaking in Scunthorpe. This follows the devastating announcement that British…
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March 27, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed for the brilliant steelworkers I met when visiting British Steel in January, to research the ‘Steel Reforged’ report, and hoping even at this late stage that government, employer and unions can work together to secure this strategically vital industry at Scunthorpe.
Can we turn around decades of slow decline in our manufacturing sector? My post following yesterday's launch of the UK Innovation Report 2025, produced by Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy.
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March 21, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Can we turn around decades of slow decline in our manufacturing sector? My post following yesterday's launch of the UK Innovation Report 2025, produced by Cambridge Industrial Innovation Policy.
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I enjoyed @sarahoconnorft.ft.com’s article. I used to like pre-digital printers that you just had to plug in. These days, if your internet crashes you cannot print. It’s what they call progress!
Great column on printers, consumer psychology & technological change from @sarahoconnorft.ft.com
Why do people keep buying printers they hate?
A puzzling tale of capitalism and consumer psychology at a time of technological change
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March 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
I enjoyed @sarahoconnorft.ft.com’s article. I used to like pre-digital printers that you just had to plug in. These days, if your internet crashes you cannot print. It’s what they call progress!
US tariffs on UK steel are obviously very disappointing, but we must carry on arguing for a positive future for the sector. My blog and the new @communityunion.bsky.social report, 'Steel Reforged', put the strong case for UK steel.
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‘Steel Reforged’ sets out the case for UK steel | Community Trade Union
In a guest blog, Tim Page, Founding Director at Industrial Paradigm outlines how Community’s latest steel report, ‘Steel Reforged: Strong Foundations for a Sustainable Economy’ sets the case for UK…
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March 12, 2025 at 9:05 AM
US tariffs on UK steel are obviously very disappointing, but we must carry on arguing for a positive future for the sector. My blog and the new @communityunion.bsky.social report, 'Steel Reforged', put the strong case for UK steel.
community-tu.org/steel-reforg...
community-tu.org/steel-reforg...
Reposted by Tim Page
In a guest blog, @timpageeconomist.bsky.social, author of our NEW 'Steel Reforged' report discusses the challenges faced by the UK steel industry, and how, with the right vision, we can create opportunity and grow the sector.
Read the blog ⬇️
#BritainWeNeedOurSteel
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Read the blog ⬇️
#BritainWeNeedOurSteel
community-tu.org/steel-reforg...
‘Steel Reforged’ sets out the case for UK steel | Community Trade Union
In a guest blog, Tim Page, Founding Director at Industrial Paradigm outlines how Community’s latest steel report, ‘Steel Reforged: Strong Foundations for a Sustainable Economy’ sets the case for UK…
community-tu.org
March 11, 2025 at 5:51 PM
In a guest blog, @timpageeconomist.bsky.social, author of our NEW 'Steel Reforged' report discusses the challenges faced by the UK steel industry, and how, with the right vision, we can create opportunity and grow the sector.
Read the blog ⬇️
#BritainWeNeedOurSteel
community-tu.org/steel-reforg...
Read the blog ⬇️
#BritainWeNeedOurSteel
community-tu.org/steel-reforg...
The good news is that there is a path to a strong UK steel sector that also supports the UK’s drive for net zero. You can read about it hear in ‘Steel Reforged’, the new report from @communityunion.bsky.social. 3/3
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New ‘Steel Reforged’ report launched | Community Trade Union
Today we have launched a new report – Steel Reforged – calling for urgent action from the UK Government to secure a long-term future for the country’s steel industry. You can read the report in full…
community-tu.org
March 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The good news is that there is a path to a strong UK steel sector that also supports the UK’s drive for net zero. You can read about it hear in ‘Steel Reforged’, the new report from @communityunion.bsky.social. 3/3
community-tu.org/new-steel-re...
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I suspect my motives are different to those of Donald Trump’s Energy Secretary, quoted in this morning’s @financialtimes.com but that doesn’t mean that everything he says is wrong. 2/3
March 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
I suspect my motives are different to those of Donald Trump’s Energy Secretary, quoted in this morning’s @financialtimes.com but that doesn’t mean that everything he says is wrong. 2/3
“I find it sad and a bit ironic that the once mighty steel and petrochemical industries of the UK have been displaced to Asia, where the same products will be produced with higher greenhouse gas emissions, then loaded onto a diesel powered ship back to the UK.” US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. 1/3
March 11, 2025 at 9:06 AM
“I find it sad and a bit ironic that the once mighty steel and petrochemical industries of the UK have been displaced to Asia, where the same products will be produced with higher greenhouse gas emissions, then loaded onto a diesel powered ship back to the UK.” US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. 1/3
“The country now has a generational opportunity to give our steel sector the vote of confidence it needs and deserves.” Powerful words in support of the new ‘Steel Reforged’ report from @alasdairmcdiarmid.bsky.social, AGS of @communityunion.bsky.social.
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Steel Reforged - Assistant General Secretary Blog | Community Trade Union
In a new blog, Our Assistant General Secretary Alasdair McDiarmid outlines the importance of our Steel Reforged report. You can read our new report Steel Reforged in full here. You can also read Daily...
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March 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“The country now has a generational opportunity to give our steel sector the vote of confidence it needs and deserves.” Powerful words in support of the new ‘Steel Reforged’ report from @alasdairmcdiarmid.bsky.social, AGS of @communityunion.bsky.social.
community-tu.org/steel-reforg...
community-tu.org/steel-reforg...
Reposted by Tim Page
"We believe the Dalzell plate mill in Motherwell has huge potential to support the UK’s supply chain for offshore and onshore wind."
Our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid speaking in response to UKSteel's report which outlines how this opportunity will boost jobs, skills & energy security.
Our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid speaking in response to UKSteel's report which outlines how this opportunity will boost jobs, skills & energy security.
March 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
"We believe the Dalzell plate mill in Motherwell has huge potential to support the UK’s supply chain for offshore and onshore wind."
Our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid speaking in response to UKSteel's report which outlines how this opportunity will boost jobs, skills & energy security.
Our AGS Alasdair McDiarmid speaking in response to UKSteel's report which outlines how this opportunity will boost jobs, skills & energy security.
Thanks to the @communityunion.bsky.social reps and members who made me so welcome when I visited British Steel, Scunthorpe, to research the report ‘Steel Reforged’, which was launched yesterday. I saw first hand their pride in the contribution they make to British economic success.
March 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Thanks to the @communityunion.bsky.social reps and members who made me so welcome when I visited British Steel, Scunthorpe, to research the report ‘Steel Reforged’, which was launched yesterday. I saw first hand their pride in the contribution they make to British economic success.
Reposted by Tim Page
Steel is vital for our economy and national security.
It supports well-paid jobs across the country and is key to making our country greener.
@communityunion.bsky.social report today provides a vision for how we can deliver a just transition to greener steel making and grow our industry.
It supports well-paid jobs across the country and is key to making our country greener.
@communityunion.bsky.social report today provides a vision for how we can deliver a just transition to greener steel making and grow our industry.
Today we’ve launched our new report on the future of the UK steel industry.
From Blast Furnaces to Plate Mills we outline how the UK can grow its steel industry again.
Read the Mirror article below about our report 👇
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#BritainWeNeedOurSteel
From Blast Furnaces to Plate Mills we outline how the UK can grow its steel industry again.
Read the Mirror article below about our report 👇
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#BritainWeNeedOurSteel
Make defence projects buy British to secure UK steelmaking, ministers told
An expert-led paper commissioned by the Community Union also recommends new facilities be developed to maintain Britain’s ability to make steel from scratch, rather than relying on recycled materials
www.mirror.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Steel is vital for our economy and national security.
It supports well-paid jobs across the country and is key to making our country greener.
@communityunion.bsky.social report today provides a vision for how we can deliver a just transition to greener steel making and grow our industry.
It supports well-paid jobs across the country and is key to making our country greener.
@communityunion.bsky.social report today provides a vision for how we can deliver a just transition to greener steel making and grow our industry.
It was a pleasure to be asked by @communityunion.bsky.social to produce ‘Steel Reforged’, which has been launched this morning. Thanks to the MPs from steel towns, employer orgs and, especially, the fantastic Community reps and members for sharing your experiences and stories. This is YOUR report!
Today we’ve launched our new report on the future of the UK steel industry.
From Blast Furnaces to Plate Mills we outline how the UK can grow its steel industry again.
Read the Mirror article below about our report 👇
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#BritainWeNeedOurSteel
From Blast Furnaces to Plate Mills we outline how the UK can grow its steel industry again.
Read the Mirror article below about our report 👇
www.mirror.co.uk/news/politic...
#BritainWeNeedOurSteel
Make defence projects buy British to secure UK steelmaking, ministers told
An expert-led paper commissioned by the Community Union also recommends new facilities be developed to maintain Britain’s ability to make steel from scratch, rather than relying on recycled materials
www.mirror.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 10:13 AM
It was a pleasure to be asked by @communityunion.bsky.social to produce ‘Steel Reforged’, which has been launched this morning. Thanks to the MPs from steel towns, employer orgs and, especially, the fantastic Community reps and members for sharing your experiences and stories. This is YOUR report!
90% of US avocados come from Mexico.
Does the White House think there is a pressing need to increase domestic avocado production?
Is Mexico ‘taking advantage of the United States’ by selling it avocados?
Is the plan to rebalance taxation away from income and onto avocado consumers?
Does the White House think there is a pressing need to increase domestic avocado production?
Is Mexico ‘taking advantage of the United States’ by selling it avocados?
Is the plan to rebalance taxation away from income and onto avocado consumers?
March 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Wanna read my post about how culture shapes capitalism? Of course you do!
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How does our culture shape our capitalism - and what can we do about it?
Tej Parikh has an interesting article in the Financial Times (£) looking at how culture shapes capitalism around the world. He begins by rehearsing Max Weber’s argument that the conventions of reformi...
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March 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Wanna read my post about how culture shapes capitalism? Of course you do!
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Need some mental stimulation to kick-start your week? Here's a thought-piece from me on how our cultures shape our capitalism - and what this means for change.
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How does our culture shape our capitalism - and what can we do about it?
Tej Parikh has an interesting article in the Financial Times (£) looking at how culture shapes capitalism around the world. He begins by rehearsing Max Weber’s argument that the conventions of reformi...
www.linkedin.com
March 3, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Need some mental stimulation to kick-start your week? Here's a thought-piece from me on how our cultures shape our capitalism - and what this means for change.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-do...
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Interesting. Policy design would be fundamental. In particular, there would have to be a red-line with regard to respect for employment rights. But tax breaks for employers to invest in areas where they will need to spend more to overcome social problems makes sense.
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Can Special Economic Zones spur regional attractiveness? - Cogito COGITO
Special Economic Zones (SEZs) have evolved beyond tax incentives to boost regional growth, focusing on infrastructure, digital connectivity, and talent. From Ireland’s Shannon Free Zone to China’s ind...
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March 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Interesting. Policy design would be fundamental. In particular, there would have to be a red-line with regard to respect for employment rights. But tax breaks for employers to invest in areas where they will need to spend more to overcome social problems makes sense.
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According to @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, "We’re using [AI] too much for automation and not enough for providing expertise and information to workers."
Read more in the MIT @technologyreview.com.
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Read more in the MIT @technologyreview.com.
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A Nobel laureate on the economics of artificial intelligence
Daron Acemoglu has long studied technology-driven growth. He thinks we should slow down and make sure we’re using AI the right way.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
According to @dacemoglumit.bsky.social, "We’re using [AI] too much for automation and not enough for providing expertise and information to workers."
Read more in the MIT @technologyreview.com.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/02/25/1...
Read more in the MIT @technologyreview.com.
www.technologyreview.com/2025/02/25/1...
Agreed.
Thought Starmer was excellent this morning.
March 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Agreed.