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News Highlights From Cities and Regions Around The World
Regional Economies: U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs a welcome development for Canadian businesses
Source: Regional Economies Author: Mario Toneguzzi Date published: 2026-02-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Friday striking down many of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs, including some of those levied...
Local Economies (UK): Wales becomes UK launchpad for next generation autonomous technology
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Gary Mortimer Date published: 2026-02-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Welsh communities will benefit from high-skilled roles as a landmark £50 million Defence Growth Deal boosts autonomous technology...
Supercool Ltd: The full-speed economy: Does running a hotter economy benefit workers?
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Abi Hynes Date published: 2026-02-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Managing the macroeconomy to achieve strong growth and low inflation is a careful balancing act. Overly restrictive macroeconomic policy –...
Local Economies (UK): 13,000 apprenticeship opportunities created by plan to transform school buildings
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Vicky Maggiani Date published: 2026-02-19 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The UK government has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to equip the next generation of construction workers with essential...
Mayor’s press releases: Mayor publishes final draft Budget with record-breaking £1.26bn investment from City Hall in policing and crime prevention
Source: Mayor's press releases Author: 2026-02-19T09:34:51+0000 Date published: 2026-02-19 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Budget sets out how the Mayor will fund his plans to continue building a fairer, safer, greener and more prosperous...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Where US agencies are finding measurable value from AI
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-02-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: Euna Solutions. What: Euna has published its State of AI in the Public Sector report. Why: To...
Combined Authorities (England): Major overhaul of how West Midlands projects are funded will deliver ‘greatest benefits for communities’
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Gurdip Thandi Date published: 2026-02-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Members of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board discussed the Rosewell Review, set up to look at how best...
Local Economies (UK): Central government holding back growth by blocking regional transport development, finds IPPR
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Rosie Okumbe Date published: 2026-02-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Treasury processes are blocking the development of new transport projects, says think tank“Empowering mayors will accelerate our...
Supercool Ltd: Transport and growth: Reforming transport investment for place-based growth
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Richard Maclean Date published: 2026-02-18 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Treasury processes, fiscal rules and appraisal frameworks – designed to control risk and manage spending – have too often become...
Upjohn Research: Early Learning Across Decades: Advances in Measuring Head Start Effectiveness
Source: Upjohn Research Author: Chloe Gibbs Date published: 2026-02-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] View original article at:
SmartCitiesWorld News: Town of Coventry completes landfill solar project
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-02-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] At a glance Who: Town of Coventry; Town of East Greenwich; Ameresco; Luminace. What: The Town of Coventry in...
Local Economies (UK): Retail layoffs mount as UK unemployment climbs to five-year peak
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Amanda Vlietstra Date published: 2026-02-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] UK unemployment has reached its highest in nearly five years at 5.2%, according to the latest figures from the Office of...