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RSA Main: Announcing the RSA Research Network on Bridging Governance Gaps in City-regions Addressing Land Take and City-Region Building through Comparative Research
Source: RSA Main Author: Alex Holmes Date published: 2025-09-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] We are pleased to announce that the RSA Board have agreed funding for the RSA Research Network on Bridging Governance Gaps in City-regions...
Combined Authorities (England): Mayor highlights plan to be ‘centre stage of the UK’s growing creative industries’ with more funding announced for new TV and film projects
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Beverly Rademacher Date published: 2025-09-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The West Midlands IP Fund will open for a second round of applications later this month with grants of up to...
Combined Authorities (England): Lancashire Growth Plan sets focus for £20bn investment
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Charlie Valentine Date published: 2025-09-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The combined authority has unveiled a prospectus highlighting its strategic focuses and key opportunities, such as...
Local Economies (UK): The UK is getting a bite-sized version of Stargate, a sweeping AI infrastructure project from OpenAI and Nvidia
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: tspirlet@insider.com (Thibault Spirlet) Date published: 2025-09-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Donald Trump arrives for his second UK state visit.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty...
Local Economies (UK): Google sets out $6.8 bln UK investment ahead of Trump’s state visit
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Google said on Tuesday it would make 5 billion pounds ($6.80 billion) in new investments into Britain ahead of U.S. President Donald...
Combined Authorities (England): Regional authorities on piecing together a potential future rail plan for growth in the North of England
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Rob Hakimian Date published: 2025-09-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The previous government cancelled HS2 North and slashed Northern Powerhouse Rail, but the need for improved rail...
The Strategist: Australia’s trusted tech moment in the Pacific: Don’t let the 5G lesson go to waste
Source: The Strategist Author: Jason Van der Schyff Date published: 2025-09-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Australia should position itself as the trusted technology partner for core infrastructure across the Pacific. More than...
Local Economies (UK): Labour must rethink growth strategy to curb rise of far right, says top economist
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent Date published: 2025-09-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Defeating far-right populism will require Labour to radically overhaul its “arid” approach to...
Resolution Foundation: Launching the UK’s First Workertech Impact Investment Fund
Source: Resolution Foundation Author: Angelica Ottaway Date published: 2025-09-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Building on five years of proven impact, we’re launching the UK’s first dedicated investment fund for technology that improves...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Port of Tyne reveals green development terminal
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Alexandros Itimoudis Date published: 2025-09-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Port of Tyne is deploying US$203 to convert 230 acres into the Tyne Clean Energy Park, incorporating 400...
Cities & Communities | Brookings: Rethinking our assumptions and financing tools for community resilience in the face of growing climate loss and risk
Source: Cities & Communities | Brookings Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Consider the following fictional scenario: Mayor Joe’s cash-strapped city is facing substantial challenges thanks to...
Local Economies (UK): UK-US nuclear deal: what does it mean and will it really lead to a ‘golden age’?
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Rob Davies Date published: 2025-09-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The agreement, likely to be signed during Donald Trump’s state visit this week, involves speeding up safety checks to bring new...