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Welcome to England's Northwest, Europe's leading location for expanding businesses.

With a £120 billion economy, bigger than 15 EU countries, a population of nearly seven million people and over 240,000 successful businesses, England's Northwest operates on a truly international scale.

It boasts Manchester, one of the best cities in Europe to locate a business; Liverpool, one of Europe's fastest-growing economies and European Capital of Culture 2008; Cheshire, home to AstraZeneca's largest global R&D centre; Lancashire, a world leader in advanced manufacturing and engineering; and Cumbria, at the international cutting-edge of nucelar technology.

With airports serving over 270 destinations worldwide, fast rail links across the UK, extensive motorway networks and a peerless technological infrastructure, it's easy to see why England's Northwest is a compelling choice for overseas business investment.

We have recently launched a new service providing free serviced office space for overseas businesses looking to establish a presence in the region. Find out more about Hello Northwest and free office space for new investors.

Click on the logos to see why these great companies have chosen England's Northwest.

Latest News

Image:Lancaster University scientists team up with the BBC 08/02/2010 - Scientists at Lancaster University have teamed up with television producers from the BBC to share their knowledge of crop production.

Image:Demand for Manchester commercial property holds up... 05/02/2010 - Despite the economic downturn, demand for commercial property in Manchester has held up in the last year.

Image:Cumbrian firm wins Australian Navy contract 05/02/2010 - A company based in Cumbria has been awarded a contract by the Australian Navy to supply LED lighting for its Collins Class submarine.

Image:Cumbria TV ad campaign to attract tourists 05/02/2010 - A TV advertising campaign aimed at boosting Lake District tourism has been launched by the Lakes Hospitality Association and Windermere Lakes Cruises.

Image:Liverpool scientists discover new CPRS treatment 04/02/2010 - Scientists from the University of Liverpool have made a medical breakthrough with a treatment for sufferers of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

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Key Sectors

Advanced Engineering From aerospace to automotive, chemicals and advanced materials, England's Northwest is the leading business location in Europe.

Biomedical With 200 biotech/pharma companies, including six multinationals, the Northwest is the UK's largest producer of pharmaceuticals.

Business and Financial Services Whether it's financial, legal, property or consultancy services, this is the largest regional financial and professional services centre in England outside London

Creative and Digital Industries With over 31,000 digital and creative businesses employing some 321,000 talented individuals, this is a thriving sector within the region.

Energy and Environmental Technology A key sector for the future. How leading-edge energy, nuclear and environmental technologies generate £2.7bn to the regional economy.

England's Northwest is the largest food and drink producing region in England and Wales. Find out why Heinz, Nestle and Kelloggs chose this region.