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Local Economies (UK): UK borrowing costs rise as Starmer speech fails to dispel investor ‘jitters’
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Tom Knowles Date published: 2026-05-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The cost of government borrowing has crept higher as Keir Starmer’s crucial speech failed to dispel investor “jitters” in the bond...
City Economies: Partnership for New York City Warns of Job Losses in Higher-Tax Environment
Source: City Economies Author: Paul Bubny Date published: 2026-05-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Partnership for New York City warned in a new report Monday that proposed changes to New York’s business and tax environment could mean...
Combined Authorities (England): Simpler, shared system for describing skills needs launched
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-05-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A new comprehensive way of identifying and describing skills needs will help employers, training providers, job seekers, and...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 218: What Site Selectors Wish Economic Developers Understood with Mark Williams
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2026-05-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
ICLEI: Who gets a say: How cities are engaging those often left out
Source: ICLEI Author: Barbara Riedemann Date published: 2026-05-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Cities within the Malmö Commitment on Inclusive and Equitable Communities are undertaking their journey to understand what equity means in...
Centre for Cities: City Talks: Devolution’s next steps
Source: Centre for Cities Author: unknown Date published: 2026-05-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Ant Breach, Director of Policy and Research, to discuss devolution following the passing of the...
SmartCitiesWorld News: UK awards almost £50m to advanced air mobility sector
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-05-06 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Government investment aims to support regulatory, digital and security foundations to bring drones and AAM, such as...
RSA Main: 2026 Regional Studies Policy Debates Section Best Paper
Source: RSA Main Author: Alex Holmes Date published: 2026-05-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Watch as Phil Tomlinson, Editor of the Policy Debates section of Regional Studies, presents the 2026 Regional Studies Policy Debates Best Paper...
Local Economies (UK): New threat to Labour spending plans as UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Heather Stewart and Alex Daniel Date published: 2026-05-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The risk to Labour’s tax and spending plans from the war in Iran was underscored on Tuesday, as long-term...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Local growth is not a zero-sum game
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Dan Thorp Date published: 2026-05-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Innovation hubs like Oxford and Cambridge don’t operate in isolation. Nurturing their growth will benefit Liverpool,...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Birmingham boosts accessibility with personal navigation app
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-05-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Birmingham boosts accessibility with personal navigation appLucy Edwards and Miss Molly make use of the Waymap app...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Why Economic Development Fundraising Matters More Than Ever with Brian Abernathy and Clint Nessmith
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2026-05-04 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at: