Communities across the UK are going to benefit from new jobs, inclusive innovation, and stronger local economies, as 14 regionally focused tech initiatives are launched under the government’s £1 million Regional Tech Booster programme.
Catch up with Adrian Williams about how the London Borough of Waltham Forest is working with local suppliers to impact people, place and planet positively in terms of social value.
The UK government announces a £104 million funding boost to enhance local transport services, including cleaner buses, safer cycling routes, and improved accessibility across towns and rural areas.
An international Coalition has been launched to boost Ukraine's research and innovation ecosystem, which will help to rebuild the country's knowledge economy amidst the ongoing conflict and recovery efforts.
With hopes of improving collaboration with Europe in artificial intelligence (AI), the UK government has announced a new initiative to unlock cutting-edge innovation, support job creation, and accelerate research in vital sectors such as healthcare and clean energy.
Dr Martin Lukavec at the London School of Business and Finance, discusses how research informs policy, illustrated by the examples of randomised trials, behavioural economics and economic incentives.
The European Union's blue economy has struggled since its setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic but is now thriving, according to the newly released 2025 Blue Economy Report.
Thomas Beloe, Director of UNDP’s Sustainable Finance Hub, explains how UNDP helps emerging economies thrive when it comes to making finance work for development.
On 29 April 2025, over 200 European territories will officially kick off the EU Preparatory Action "Innovation for Place-Based Transformation" with a high-level launch event streamed online.
The UK government has revealed its new plans to transform the country into a global leader in green finance by improving the voluntary carbon and nature markets.
The UK and India have secured £400 million in new trade and investment agreements, indicating big steps forward for international economic relationships and boosting the British economy.
Cambridge researchers have partnered with Bloomberg to launch the first global bond index targeting fossil fuel expansion. This aims to steer investment towards real-economy emissions reductions, offering a novel approach for climate-conscious asset owners in crucial debt markets.
With a particular focus on London and Manchester, Bruce Owen, President of Equinix, explores the importance of technology in modern life, highlighting opportunities for growing the digital economy in the UK.
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has officially opened its 2025 call for project proposals, offering €172 million in funding to accelerate the development of sustainable, bio-based solutions across Europe.
