In this Espresso Shot episode, David and Mike delve into the implications of Rachel Reeves' January 2025 growth plan for local economic development and regional disparities across the UK. They explore whether the measures announced will shift priorities for sub-national growth strategies and discuss the potential impacts on local decision-makers and professionals. Key topics include the Oxford to Cambridge growth corridor, and Heathrow's third runway. How will these initiatives affect regional economic imbalances, and what challenges lie ahead for local implementation? Tune in to find out!