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Local Economies (UK): Universal Studios UK theme park given planning permission in Bedfordshire
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Mark Sweney Date published: 2025-12-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The UK’s first Universal Studios theme park has been granted planning permission by the government to begin construction.The...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Texan Smart Cities Global Startup Challenge winner announced
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-12-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: North Texas Innovation Alliance (NTXIA) What: NTXIA crowned Omniflow the winner of the second...
Regional Economies: Electricity is now holding back growth across the global economy
Source: Regional Economies Author: Bloomberg News Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The chip equipment maker ASML Holding NV is so crucial that a swing in its fortunes can sway the Dutch economy and the global...
ELGL: The Importance of Collaboration in Economic Development
Source: ELGL Author: ekey@elgl.org Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Today’s Morning Buzz is brought to you by Alexander Fung, Economic Development Manager from the City of Eastvale, CA. Connect with Alexander...
OECD Press Releases: GDP growth shows a mixed picture across G20 countries in the third quarter of 2025
Source: OECD Press Releases Author: unknown Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] View original article at:
SmartCitiesWorld News: Abu Dhabi advances sustainable smart city development
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC); Q Home; and 3Enovator Technology. What:...
Combined Authorities (England): MedTech qualifications launched to tackle 145,000 skills shortage
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-12-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Dr Zubir Ahmed, health innovation and safety minister (Credit: Department of Health and Social Care) New qualifications have...
Combined Authorities (England): Major scheme to transform Wolverhampton brownfield sites gets £7 million funding boost
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Gurdip Thandi Date published: 2025-12-14 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board gave the green light to help kickstart Wolverhampton’s Green...
Local Skills Improvement Partnership: 6 Routes to Elevating Your Local Skills Plan
Source: Local Skills Improvement Partnership Author: glenn@mylocaleconomy.org Date published: 2025-12-14 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Time to elevate your Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) to the next level If your LSIP is just a PDF...