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Combined Authorities (England): GM unveils projects to get share of £1bn ‘good growth’ fund
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Dan Whelan Date published: 2025-11-19 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The conversion of the former Kendals department store in Manchester into 450,000 sq ft of office space will get £44m from...
The Growth Sectors Skills Trap You Need to Avoid
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 "𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀," 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱. We're funneling all our attention into fashionable trends while critical job vacancies go unfilled in stable, vital industries like...
Combined Authorities (England): Mayoral plan could ‘unlock billions of pounds’
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Mayoral plan could 'unlock billions of pounds'Kirsten RobertsonBBC WiltshireSwindon Borough CouncilSwindon Council leaders...
Supercool Ltd: Regional Growth Programme menu
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Abi Hynes Date published: 2025-11-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is an independent charity working towards a fairer, greener, and more prosperous society....
Combined Authorities (England): Deals signed in Japan to boost economic prospects for North East
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Mayor of the North East, Kim McGuinness, signed two international agreements in Tokyo, Japan, today (Tuesday, November...
Local Economies (UK): Iconic Sheffield Leadmill Venue to Relaunch as Electric Studios in 2026
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Sophie Williams Date published: 2025-11-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Independent U.K. live music company Electric Group has announced the launch of Electric Studios at the former site of The...
Combined Authorities (England): Thames Valley leaders to pursue mayoral authority deal
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The proposed combined authority would be led by a directly elected mayor. Through an expression of interest letter to...
Combined Authorities (England): Tees Valley incubator attracts new innovators
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Bdaily Business News Date published: 2025-11-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Tees Valley incubator attracts new innovators A North East business support scheme is helping early-stage...
City Economies: London’s export power play: The idea that Brexit would somehow destroy the City was way off the mark, says ALEX BRUMMER
Source: City Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2025-11-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] London's export power play: The idea that Brexit would somehow destroy the City was way off the mark, says ALEX BRUMMERBy ALEX BRUMMER, CITY...