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News Highlights From Cities and Regions Around The World
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...
Regional Economies: Welcome to the UK: How can FDI help reignite the country’s growth?
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The United Kingdom’s economy is navigating a complex convergence of structural and geopolitical challenges. Subdued growth, driven by the...
Area Development Online Current Issue Feed: Leading Metro Locations 2025: Smaller Markets, Stronger Momentum
Source: Area Development Online Current Issue Feed Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Each year, Area Development partners with Chmura Economics & Analytics to evaluate the performance of U.S....
Area Development Online Current Issue Feed: The Workforce Bottleneck in America’s Manufacturing Revival
Source: Area Development Online Current Issue Feed Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The warning signs are everywhere. Ford CEO Jim Farley, recently said the company can’t fill five thousand mechanic...
Area Development Online Current Issue Feed: Front Line: A Single Front Door for Corporate Investment in Fort Worth
Source: Area Development Online Current Issue Feed Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In 2023, the city and its business community created the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership (EDP), a...
Area Development Online Current Issue Feed: The Skilled Trades Are Ready for a Digital Future
Source: Area Development Online Current Issue Feed Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Navigating the intricacies of the skilled trades industry has never been straightforward, but today we’re standing...
Combined Authorities (England): Devolution decisions go before council cabinet
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Sarah Booker-Lewis - local democracy reporter Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The government may have postponed the election of the first mayor of Sussex for two...
Cities & Communities | Brookings: Exploring and expanding skills development across the built environment
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Executive summary Millions of workers construct, operate, and maintain the nation’s built environment systems and...
Local Economies (UK): Mayor’s boost for London’s Creative Enterprise Zones with further £2.2 million to reverse decline in artist studios
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: 2026-01-15T13:20:02+0000 Date published: 2026-01-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Mayor’s hugely successful Creative Enterprise Zones will increase permanent affordable creative workspace in the...