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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...
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,...