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Local Economies (UK): Grassroots music sector in crisis: MVT report warns of 6,000 job losses
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Newsdesk Date published: 2026-01-21 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] NEWS Grassroots music sector in crisis: MVT report warns of 6,000 job losses 13 min Newsdesk A sobering new report from the Music Venue...
Combined Authorities (England): Mersey Tidal timeline delayed two years as Liverpool seeks government support
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Rob Hakimian Date published: 2026-01-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has announced a revised timeline for the Mersey Tidal Power Project,...
City Economies: NEW YORK CITY REGIONAL CENTER-MANAGED COMPANY AWARDED $75 MILLION IN NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT ALLOCATION FROM U.S. TREASURY DEPARTMENT
Source: City Economies Author: GlobeNewswire Date published: 2026-01-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] New allocation marks its 8th award since 2016 and will help spur economic development and job creation in low-income areas throughout...
𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻
After reviewing dozens of local skills plans, I see the same fundamental misunderstandings repeated. Here's what actually matters: 𝟭. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 An aerospace manufacturer needs accountants, IT staff, administrators, and delivery drivers - not just...
𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 “𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆” 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝘆
Most economic developers treat net zero as a compliance exercise. They shouldn't. Here's what the evidence actually shows: Green industries in the UK already contribute £71 billion in GVA. They support 840,000 jobs at an average wage of £42,600 (versus £33,400...
Combined Authorities (England): Port of Tyne highlights clean energy and investment opportunities
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Alexandros Itimoudis Date published: 2026-01-19 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Port of Tyne was represented at Invest North East: Energy and Innovation, the region’s inaugural investment...
Combined Authorities (England): Burnham’s Britain: King of the North on how he would ‘rewire’ Westminster
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled a radical approach to “rewire” Westminster and encourage greater...
Combined Authorities (England): West Midlands engages market on collaborative approach to £1bn Metro expansion
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Rob Hakimian Date published: 2026-01-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) has launched a preliminary market engagement initiative to explore progressive and...
Regional Economies: Startup boom propels India to global top three: Jitendra Singh
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said India has witnessed a transformational rise in entrepreneurship, with the number of startups...