Predictions for 2013 and beyond

A guide to success

We’ve developed the following predictions through our own research, experience and dialogue with organisations and clients we work with and they fall into five big themes. We have grouped these into the three areas where we advise clients on economics and policy issues:

  • Growth
  • Industries, particularly through the lens of Market reform
  • Investigations and disputes
 

All predictions

Changes in regulation of the NHS

We consider the need for transparency and consistency in decision making.
[04-04-2013]

The Competition Commission (CC) to report the results of a number of high profile cases

We explore which markets will maintain the status quo or need to implement changes.
[04-04-2013]

Design, discussion and recruitment for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)

A strategic direction for the new organisation.
[04-04-2013]

The reform of state aid will continue

Guidelines will likely be issued at the beginning of 2014.
[04-04-2013]

Industry predictions - Electricity & Gas

The power sector is facing huge challenges. We consider the areas that could be a major influence on the sector.
[27-02-2013]

Industry predictions - Financial services

Market reform will continue to dominate Financial services. We consider the key issues affecting the Financial services sector.
[27-02-2013]

Industry predictions - Health

With increasing financial pressures and increased demand on the NHS the nations health is facing unprecedented challenges. We think about the biggest challenges to the health service in the UK.
[27-02-2013]

Industry predictions - Transport

Transport, particularly air travel continues to come under immense pressure. We explore the key drivers in the growth of the sector.
[27-02-2013]

Industry predictions - Water

The water sector continues to be impacted by regulation and restructuring. We think about what the key challenges will be for this sector.
[27-02-2013]

Industry predictions - Technology, Media and Telecommunications

With the increased use of mobile devices and the need for faster broadband services this sector continues to grow. We look at the key issues we think will have an impact on the sector.
[27-02-2013]

Industry predictions - International Development

We look at what will drive the International Development agenda.
[27-02-2013]

Our views – in brief

Our predictions and views revolve around the key events that will or may be taking place this year, tipping points or changes across different markets, expected policy outcomes and trending issues and ideas.
[03-02-2013]

A changing environment means change for business

A changing environment means change for business. We think about how sustainability and climate change will impact the UK economy.
[28-01-2013]

A strategy of growth

We think about how growth strategies will help businesses achieve results.
[28-01-2013]

Fiscal austerity, banking, economic and political reform to impact the Eurozone

The biggest challenge Eurozone policymakers will face is to keep up the pace of fiscal, banking, economic and political reform.
[28-01-2013]

Global GDP set to recover

We look at the key factors impacting the global economy and how the emerging economies are key to that growth.
[28-01-2013]

The geographical balance of the UK economy

We think about the geographical balance of the UK and its impact on economy.
[28-01-2013]

The UK economy to make a recovery

We think about how UK economic prospects and policy will impact the economy.
[28-01-2013]