Industry News
News Highlights From Cities and Regions Around The World
Local Economies (UK): Homes England marks National Housing Bank launch as part of a once-in-a-generation investment
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Vicky Maggiani Date published: 2026-04-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Homes England has formally launched the National Housing Bank, a new government-backed public finance institution designed to...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Port of Tyne demonstrates capabilities of autonomous logistics
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-04-23 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The project was delivered by the North East Automotive Alliance, alongside the Port of Tyne, Oxa, and a consortium...
CityTalk: Malmö’s blueprint for green finance and what other cities can learn
Source: CityTalk Author: Kaj Embren Date published: 2026-04-21 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] By Kaj Embren and Matteo Bizzotto, ICLEI World Secretariat. The Head of the Financial Department is a city official who rarely appears on...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: UK overhauls regional growth strategy to close economic gap
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: unknown Date published: 2026-04-21 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Manchester City Centre Faced with significant disparities in economic performance between its different regions, the UK...
News & Events | EUI: Bilbao has been selected to host the 7th edition of the Cities Forum. The flagship event of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO), co-organised with the European Urban Initiative (EUI), is a key platform for dialogue on the urban dimension of EU Cohesion policy.
Source: News & Events | EUI Author: unknown Date published: 2026-04-20 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Following a careful assessment of 27 applications and a vote by the Directors-General Meeting on Urban Matters on 15 April, the host city...
Local Economies (UK): UK seeks EU deals on steel and EVs in push for closer economic ties
Source: Local Economies (UK) Author: Jennifer Rankin in Brussels Date published: 2026-04-19 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Downing Street hopes to secure deals on steel and electric cars with the EU as it seeks to upgrade the post-Brexit...
Supercool Ltd: Henry Parkes discussing child poverty at Parliamentary Work and Pensions Committee
Source: Supercool Ltd Author: Liam Evans Date published: 2026-04-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is an independent charity working towards a fairer, greener, and more prosperous society....
Upjohn Research: Are the Self-Employed Really Their Own Boss?: Evidence on the Degree of Autonomy and Control the Self-Employed Have Over Their Work
Source: Upjohn Research Author: Katharine G. Abraham et al. Date published: 2026-04-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Self-employment is commonly equated with being one’s own boss. This implies that, compared to employees, the...
Regional Economies: World Bank and IMF See Economic Slowdown Across Central Asia and the Caucasus
Source: Regional Economies Author: OilPrice.com Date published: 2026-04-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] The World Bank and International Monetary Fund are predicting growth rates to slow in the coming years across Central Asia and the...
SmartCitiesWorld News: Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action Plan
Source: SmartCitiesWorld News Author: SmartCitiesWorld news team Date published: 2026-04-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Los Angeles releases latest Climate Action PlanBass made the announcement at the Donald C Tillman Water Reclamation...
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Towards an industrial skills strategy
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: Charlie Jeffery Date published: 2026-04-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] If there is a persistent theme in the ambitions of the Labour government elected in 2024, it is growth: growth to...
Combined Authorities (England): Rochdale Development Agency delivers £14.30 return for every £1 invested, report finds
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Manchester's Finest Date published: 2026-04-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] An independent economic impact assessment has found that Rochdale Development Agency is generating £14.30 in local...