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Local Economies (UK): East meets North West as thousands enjoy Japan Week celebrations in Manchester and ties strengthened
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Ties have been strengthened and new partnerships forged as Mancunians turned out in their tens of thousands to immerse themselves in...
Local Economies (UK): Navi Mumbai International Airport: A Sneak Peak Ahead Of Inauguration
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: NDTV Profit Desk Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Mumbai, India’s financial capital, is entering a new era in aviation with the inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International...
Local Economies (UK): Why local banking matters for net zero
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Helena Vieira Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Community banks are emerging as critical enablers of the net-zero transition, offering relationship-based lending and local market...
OECD Press Releases: OECD unemployment rate remained stable at 4.9% in July 2025
Source: OECD Press Releases Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] View original article at:
Combined Authorities (England): £6M investment for Greater Manchester Tram-Train network
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Vicky Maggiani Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Greater Manchester’s public transport ambitions have received a major boost, with more than £6M allocated to develop a...
Combined Authorities (England): BBC’s £40m annual pledge for West Midlands TV
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] BBC's £40m annual pledge for West Midlands TVEleanor Lawson, West MidlandsGetty ImagesThe agreement means the BBC will...
Combined Authorities (England): BBC confirms big expansion in West Midlands as part of wider investment in region
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: James Vukmirovic Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The BBC signed a second memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and Create...
Newsroom | Economy, community, business news | Calgary Economic: Calgary tops North America in tech job growth – two years running
Source: Newsroom | Economy, community, business news | Calgary Economic Author: unknown Date published: 2025-09-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] For the second year in a row, Calgary recorded the fastest tech job growth among major North...
City Economies: New York City Apartment Construction Plummets in 2025
Source: City Economies Author: Idurso Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Apartment construction in New York City has plummeted since last year, all while the city faces “what is likely the worst housing affordability...
Combined Authorities (England): Abandoned UK airport WILL reopen as £160m funding confirmed in ‘incredible milestone’
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Jordan Farrell Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] AN abandoned UK airport will reopen with £160 million in funding confirmed in an “incredible milestone”. Council...
Bloomberg CityLab: New York City’s Transit Woes Worsen With Aging Subway Fleet
Source: Bloomberg CityLab Author: Michelle Kaske Date published: 2025-09-10 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] New York City’s aging subway cars are adding to headaches for commuters, resulting in a rise in major delays. View original article...
Regional Economies: Europe’s Economic Decline: Why Eurosclerosis Threatens Growth and Competitiveness
Source: Regional Economies Author: David S. Evans Date published: 2025-09-09 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] To some Americans, including leading economists, Europe had it right. Work-life balance with long vacations. An enviable social...