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Regional Economies: UK house prices rise and economic growth revised up but Iran war clouds outlook – business live
Source: Regional Economies Author: Lauren Almeida Date published: 2026-03-31 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Introduction: UK house prices rise again in MarchGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial...
Regional Economies: Does a legacy in manufacturing preclude a future in it?
Source: Regional Economies Author: Stephen Leverton Date published: 2026-03-30 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Originally published on Agglomerations, the Substack newsletter from the Economic Innovation Group. By Kenan Fikri What can...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Gloucestershire councils outline goal to join WECA
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: kate.jones@newsquest.co.uk | Kate Jones Date published: 2026-03-30 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In the letter from leaders of six of Gloucestershire’s seven councils - sent to ministers...
The Strategist: Capturing the data centre gold rush is a strategic imperative for Australia
Source: The Strategist Author: David Wroe Date published: 2026-03-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] If you were a tech giant that had set up data centres in the Middle East because of the cheap fossil-fuel power and permissive regulatory...
Supercool Ltd: What would it take to eradicate child poverty in Scotland?
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Sukhada Tatke Date published: 2026-03-25 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Delivering on the First Minister’s commitment to ‘eradicate’ child poverty seems a long way off.The Scottish government is set to publish...
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Local Economies (UK): New Policy Impact Book published – Improving inclusive innovation outcomes
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Alex Holmes Date published: 2026-03-24 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The RSA is pleased to announce the publication of the 13th Policy Impact book: Improving inclusive innovation outcomes: Lessons from...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Billions to go directly to small businesses across the country as government sets new targets for spending
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-24 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Small businesses across the country are set to benefit from over £7.4 billion of Government money a year by 2028...