North West Spotlight: A region on the up and up

Posted on 11 Sep 2020 by Jonny Williamson

In the 18th century, the North West garnered global acclaim for its cutting-edge approach to weaving and cotton production. More than 250 years later, and the region’s progress has kept on spinning. Jonny Williamson reports.

Seeing the statistics below, it’s little wonder the North West has become a beacon for investment, innovation and influence. Industrial business across the region’s five counties of Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside are world leaders in high-value, advanced manufacturing, with a particularly strong presence in aerospace, automotive, nuclear, pharma, biotech and chemicals.

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