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Local Economies (UK): New Policy Impact Book published – Improving inclusive innovation outcomes
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Alex Holmes Date published: 2026-03-24 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The RSA is pleased to announce the publication of the 13th Policy Impact book: Improving inclusive innovation outcomes: Lessons from...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Billions to go directly to small businesses across the country as government sets new targets for spending
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-24 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Small businesses across the country are set to benefit from over £7.4 billion of Government money a year by 2028...
Local Economies (UK): London wins the prestigious global 2026 Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: 2026-03-24T08:24:13+0000 Date published: 2026-03-24 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] London recognised for world-class innovation, strategic leadership and transformative urban development. The capital...
Combined Authorities (England): The People’s Network: South Yorkshire Takes Back Control of Transport
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Jane Thomas Date published: 2026-03-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Like a phoenix rising the people of former “socialist republic of South Yorkshire” now have their own transport network I...
Regional Economies: The Iran oil crisis is the worst energy shock ever recorded. World leaders aren’t ready, says IEA chief
Source: Regional Economies Author: Jake Angelo Date published: 2026-03-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The oil crises of the 1970s prompted a range of policy changes that still exist today. For one, we invented the high occupancy vehicle...
Combined Authorities (England): How the Midlands Defence and Security Industry Council is set to boost jobs and regional growth
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] As the Midlands continues to strengthen its role in the UK’s defence future, we reflect on the Midlands Defence and Security...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: How a Town of 30,000 Competes (and Wins) in Economic Development with Tim Hanigan
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
Regional Economies: Larry Fink says today’s economic anxiety stems from people increasingly feeling like capitalism isn’t working for them
Source: Regional Economies Author: Eleanor Pringle Date published: 2026-03-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In just weeks, Wall Street has gone from optimistically waving off the U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran as a short-term blip to...
Local Economies (UK): Trump’s economic shocks are derailing Britain’s building plans
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Phillip Inman Date published: 2026-03-21 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Donald Trump has done his best to crush the green shoots of the global, post-pandemic economic recovery – nowhere more so than in...
Combined Authorities (England): ‘The new deal for young people goes to the heart of Labour’s mission’
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Andrew Pakes MP Date published: 2026-03-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Peterborough helped to build modern Britain through our bricks, engineering and railways. This industrial heritage...
Regional Economies: ‘Very damaging’: how the Iran war is hitting energy-intensive industries
Source: Regional Economies Author: Alex Daniel and Lisa O’Carroll Date published: 2026-03-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] In its 160-year history, Somers Forge’s furnaces in the Black Country have cast steel columns for the Bank of...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Chancellor’s growth plan sets key principles for UK-EU alignment
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Reeves sets out the next phase of the government’s growth plan to build a stronger, more secure economy in an uncertain...