James Smith

Scotland’s New Community Wealth Building Bill Aims to Prioritize Local People Over Distant Investors in Economic Development

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March 14, 2026 — Edinburgh, Scotland The Scottish Parliament passed the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill on February 10, 2026, after its introduction by the Scottish Government in March 2025. The legislation establishes a strategic framework to promote local economic development through community ownership, wealth retention, and involvement of anchor institutions like councils and public … Read more

Ireland Becomes 5th-Largest Investor in US with $389B: AmCham Report Highlights Transatlantic Ties

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March 14, 2026 — Dublin Ireland becomes 5th-largest investor in US with $389B, according to data from Enterprise Ireland cited in recent analyses, marking Ireland as a top source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into the United States with cumulative investments supporting over 200,000 American jobs. The American Chamber of Commerce Ireland (AmCham Ireland)’s “2026 … Read more

Northern Ireland Pitches Bay Area Firms on Tariff-Free Access to U.K. Markets

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March 14, 2026 — San Francisco Bay Area Northern Ireland’s Economy Minister Dr. Caoimhe Archibald and Invest Northern Ireland executives, including Head of Americas Andrea Haughian, pitched Bay Area technology firms on tariff-free access to U.K. and EU markets during a tour from March 9 to promote investment opportunities leveraging the region’s unique post-Brexit status. … Read more

Scotland 500 Ranking Highlights Companies That Make Up the Backbone of the Scottish Economy

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March 14, 2026 — Edinburgh The Scotsman and Insider Media unveiled the inaugural Scotland 500 ranking, which Scotland 500 ranking highlights companies that make up the backbone of the Scottish economy. This recent article from The Scotsman (posted March 13, 2026) spotlights key businesses driving Scotland’s economy, distinct from prior covered topics. The ranking, compiled … Read more