The North of England has become the first UK region to be given control over local infrastructure spending, after the government handed unique powers to business leaders and local authorities. more»
Job market analysis has shown a 14.7 per cent increase in advertised roles in March, suggesting that workforce expansion has become a priority for business leaders in cities across the UK. more»
For the first in a new Business Advice series taking a closer look at the UK’s local currencies, we spoke to Amos Meiri, CEO of Colu, the Tel-Aviv-based tech firm powering the latest city-wide currency – the Liverpool Pound. more»
Suggesting that exports can and should be considered the driving force behind the government’s Northern Powerhouse initiative, Javid called on more small business owners in the north of the country to look towards international trade. more»
Most people in the North of England have either never heard of, or know nothing about, the Northern Powerhouse. more»
The chancellor has announced the imminent establishment of a “Northern Powerhouse” as part of the Conservatives one-nation policy, but a new report has found that more must be done soon if rebalancing the UK economy is to be successful. more»
