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Cities' transport powers too weak, says adviser

30 November 2007

The chances of getting a Metro-style rapid transit project built in a major city today is "close to zero" due to Whitehall's weakening of urban authorities, the transport adviser for the Government's flagship economic development strategy for the North warned this week.

Report on transport investment in British cities

30 November 2007

Potential returns on transport investment in British cities are going "uncounted and unrecognised", a think-tank warns this week.

Investment promised to narrow the North-South divide

30 November 2007

A £3 million investment has been promised to help regeneration practitioners research new ways to narrow the North-South divide.

Glasgow start-ups 'to be rent-free'

30 November 2007

Start-up businesses in Glasgow are to get rent-free accommodation to help them get off the ground.

Joint focus urged for North's regions

30 November 2007

England's northern regions should produce a joint spatial strategy to boost their collective economic development, says a think-tank.

Festive fair

30 November 2007

Sheffield is hosting a German-style market in the run up to Christmas to attract visitors.

Workshops aim to raise sustainable awareness

30 November 2007

A new series of online workshops aimed at raising awareness of the skills required to develop socially, economically and environmentally sustainable communities is to be launched next year.

You cannot escape from the economy

By Sir Peter Hall

30 November 2007

Fifty years in the academic trade teach you one lesson: there's no substitute for students.

Brown announces new Thames Gateway funding

29 November 2007

Prime minister Gordon Brown announced today that the Thames Gateway would receive £600m in dedicated funds over the next three years.

Transport adviser casts doubt on tram scheme prospects

29 November 2007

A leading transport adviser has warned that Metro-style tram schemes outside London are unlikely to be built due to Whitehall interference.