North-South Divide

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Suzy

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  • For every 12 jobs created since 2004 in Southern cities, only 1 was created in the North.
  • Strategies to reduce the North-South Divide:
    • Transport improvements
    HS2 would half journey times & reduce carbon emissions.
    • Devolution
    The Mayor of Manchester has been given 1 bil to improve businesses.
    • Relocation of businesses
    The BBC moved it's offices to Salford, leading to the multiplier effect as other companies located close.