North-South divide

Boris Johnson Should Appoint A 'Levelling Up' Cabinet Minister, Ex-Civil Service Chief Says

Exclusive: Lord Bob Kerslake says the prime minister lacks a plan to deliver his December election pledge to the north and Midlands.
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Northern Leaders Rage At 'Disastrous' Covid Measures That Will Deepen North-South Divide

Government's chaotic coronavirus response is confusing public and abandoning businesses as we head into winter, warn mayors and council chiefs.
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If The Government Wants To Fix Britain's Inequality, It Must Go Big Or Go Home

Inequality is not just a drag on the economic potential of the UK’s regions; it is shortening people’s lives, writes former head of civil service Bob Kerslake.
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Children In North Of England Face 'Double Whammy' Of Disadvantages, Says Commissioner

Youngsters proud of their communities and ambitious for the future, but face being left behind, says report.
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Rise Of The Robots To Hit Brexit-Voting Cities In North And Midlands Hardest

'The challenges and opportunities ahead for Blackburn are very different to those for Brighton.'
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This Is How Big The North-South Divide Really Is

Almost 35,000 people have signed a petition demanding a U-turn.
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