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Local Economies (UK): UK’s Business Hubs including Manchester, Leeds, Oxford Leading Economic Growth, Report Reveals
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Omar Faridi Date published: 2025-10-06 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Research reveals the United Kingdom’s top 25 regions for mid-market business growth, spotlighting fast-growing innovation hubs such...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Seoul Smart City Prize 2025 winners announced
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2025-10-06 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Seoul Smart City Prize 2025 winners announcedPrague was recognised for its Innovation Management model, a citywide...
Combined Authorities (England): Local Innovation Partnerships Fund: Earmarked Strand
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: UKRI Date published: 2025-10-06 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] This is a closed funding opportunity, for applications from the places selected by the UK government: Greater Manchester West...
Regional Economies: What Would Happen If an AI Bubble Burst?
Source: Regional Economies Author: EditorDavid Date published: 2025-10-05 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Washington Post notes AI's "increasingly outsize role" in propping up America's economic fortunes. "Last week, the...
News & Events | EUI: No city has to reinvent the wheel. Across Europe, bold ideas are already taking shape – from dedicated cycling lanes to car-light districts, from pedestrianised streets to smart traffic management systems. Every city has its own challenges and priorities, but the lessons learned elsewhere can accelerate change. This is where the European Urban Initiative (EUI) steps in, helping cities learn from one another and turn innovative concepts into tangible, on-the-ground results.
Source: News & Events | EUI Author: unknown Date published: 2025-10-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Overcoming car culture Shifting away from a “car culture” in a way that is owned and supported by citizens has become a common challenge...
News & Events | EUI: From walking to cycling, cities across Europe are experimenting with active mobility to make urban spaces healthier, greener, and more welcoming.
Source: News & Events | EUI Author: unknown Date published: 2025-10-03 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The European Urban Initiative (EUI) Policy Lab on active mobility is supporting this effort by capitalising on existing experience,...
Local Economies (UK): BT promises 5G Standalone for 99% of the UK by 2030
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-10-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] BT wants to have 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile service available to 99 percent of the local population by the end of the decade, but it...
Combined Authorities (England): New towns in England: what next for the winners and runners up?
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-10-02 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Which schemes will receive support as new towns? As trailed, the government has plumped for a mixed bag of 12 schemes...
International Economic Development Council: Competing Through Creativity & Resilience: How Regions Can Lead on Advanced Energy
Source: International Economic Development Council Author: RMI Date published: 2025-10-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Reflections from the International Economic Development Council Conference By Whitney Mann Creativity and efficiency...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: UK’s entrepreneurial spirit ‘at an all-time high’
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Dan Martin Date published: 2025-10-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A major annual study of entrepreneurship has found that the percentage of working-age adults either running a new...
Combined Authorities (England): IfG DevoLab #2: How can mayors and strategic authorities secure investment into regional economies?
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: zuzanna.juszkiewicz Date published: 2025-10-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] IfG DevoLab #2: How can mayors and strategic authorities secure investment into regional economies?...
Combined Authorities (England): West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin announces intention to run for third term
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-10-01 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Mayor Brabin made the announcement during a speech to the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. She told delegates: "I...