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Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Oxford-Cambridge corridor to be UK’s “Silicon Valley”
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-17 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Chancellor set to double funding for Oxford–Cambridge corridor in move to make it UK’s “Silicon Valley”. Funding will...
Combined Authorities (England): University joins forces with key partners to launch £20m bid to supercharge regional economy
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] University joins forces with key partners to launch £20m bid to supercharge regional economy Posted on 16 March 2026 The...
Econ Dev Show Podcast – Economic Development: Economic Development 212: How Incentives Really Influence Site Selection with Taylor Stepp
Source: Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic Development Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Social Network Quick Links View original article at:
Local Growth and the United Kingdom: Tourist taxes can boost economic growth across the UK
Source: Local Growth and the United Kingdom Author: ReasonableDisk5499 Date published: 2026-03-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] submitted by /u/ReasonableDisk5499[link][comments] View original article at:
Combined Authorities (England): Mayor unveils £1.5bn ‘People’s Network’ transport plan for South Yorkshire
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent Date published: 2026-03-16 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] South Yorkshire’s transport system will be known as the “People’s Network”, with trams, buses and...
Combined Authorities (England): ‘The West Midlands will tell a story of momentum,’ Mayor says as region set to take centre stage at UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2026
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Beverly Rademacher Date published: 2026-03-15 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Under the banner of ‘Momentum and Delivery: It Starts Here,’ the West Midlands delegation is heading to Leeds for...
Regional Economies: India plans to launch $11 billion fund to support domestic chipmaking
Source: Regional Economies Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-12 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] By Sankalp Phartiyal India plans to unveil a more than ₹1 trillion ($10.8 billion) fund aimed at bolstering domestic chipmaking,...
Combined Authorities (England): West Midlands rail revolution continues as Mayor announces opening dates for five new stations
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-12 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Five new railway stations are due to open to passengers shortly, completing a £185m project, supported by significant...
Combined Authorities (England): MIPIM GALLERY | The UK’s untapped power player
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Place Yorkshire Date published: 2026-03-12 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] From offshore wind farms and tidal power to advanced manufacturing and AI infrastructure, the North of England is...
Combined Authorities (England): West Yorkshire and Government united in their Mass Transit ambitions
Source: Combined Authorities (England) Author: Gareth Prior Date published: 2026-03-12 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] Leeds – and the wider West Yorkshire region – have long had ambitions for a mass transit system, whether that be a...
OECD Press Releases: OECD unemployment rate remains stable at 5.0% in January 2026
Source: OECD Press Releases Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-12 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] View original article at:
OECD Press Releases: OECD headline inflation slows in January 2026, yet prices are almost 36% above pre-COVID-19 levels
Source: OECD Press Releases Author: unknown Date published: 2026-03-11 [original article can be accessed via hyperlink at the end] View original article at: