Lovering (1999 and 2001) has commented upon the move towards an atomistic view of the regions that has risen up in recent decades, which he refers to as ‘New Regionalism’. This view of the regions essentially sees them as operating as isolated island economies that are solely dependent upon...

UK enterprise policy is going through a period of relative hiatus and reflection, offering an opportune time to consider its possible future direction. One shift in the policy focus could be from an emphasis on start-up to the support of firms with high-growth potential. This short paper...