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News Highlights From Cities and Regions Around The World
International Economic Development Council: Michigan kicks off 2026 with Top 5 workforce development ranking
Source: International Economic Development Council Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Michigan is kicking off 2026 with even more national recognition, following a year that included a No. 6 ranking...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Urgent plea made to UK government after local growth fund is pulled from the isles for the next three years
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: r.taylor@shetlandtimes.co.uk (Ryan Taylor) Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The council is making an urgent plea to the UK government after it emerged none of its...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Hundreds of jobs in Glasgow at risk as workers given 90-day redundancy notice
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Sarah Peddie Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] HUNDREDS of jobs in Glasgow are thought to be at risk as workers have been given 90-day redundancy notices following...
Local Economies (UK): Homes England Pledges “Generation-Defining” Shift in New 2030 Strategic Plan
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Vicky Maggiani Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] December saw Homes England officially launched its Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, unveiling an ambitious roadmap designed to...
Combined Authorities (England): £1 billion pledge aims to unlock North East growth
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Bdaily Business News Date published: 2026-01-13 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] £1 billion pledge aims to unlock North East growth Businesses across the North East are set to benefit from a...
Bloomberg CityLab: One Year After the Wildfires, Los Angeles Is Building Fire-Resilient Homes
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Kriston Capps Date published: 2026-01-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Hello and welcome to Bloomberg’s weekly design digest. I’m Kriston Capps, staff writer and editor for Bloomberg CityLab and your...
Combined Authorities (England): The £2.5bn tram scheme at risk of collapsing in repeat of HS2 farce
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Steve Robson Date published: 2026-01-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Plans to build a long-awaited £2.5bn Leeds tram system are at risk of never happening as the project is already embroiled...
Glasgow Times | News: How a £61m investment could create 800 jobs on this derelict River Clyde site
Source: Glasgow Times | News Author: emily.moore@newsquest.co.uk | Emily Moore Date published: 2026-01-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The former Carless oil terminal in Old Kilpatrick is undergoing a transformation to become a...
Economic Innovation Group: Manufacturing Jobs Aren’t That Easy to Count
Source: Economic Innovation Group Author: Stephen Leverton Date published: 2026-01-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The post Manufacturing Jobs Aren’t That Easy to Count appeared first on Economic Innovation Group. View original article...
Economic Innovation Group: Cities made a bet on millennials — but forgot one key thing
Source: Economic Innovation Group Author: Stephen Leverton Date published: 2026-01-08 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The post Cities made a bet on millennials — but forgot one key thing appeared first on Economic Innovation Group. View...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Government announces £140 million Scottish Local Growth Fund
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Dan Martin Date published: 2026-01-08 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Five regions in Scotland will share £140 million from the Local Growth Fund, the government has announced. Aimed at...
Local Economies (UK): Cornwall Insight: Great Britain sets new record for renewable energy planning approvals
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Cornwall Insight: Great Britain sets new record for renewable energy planning approvals Published by Jessica Casey, Editor Energy...