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Business Environment


Economy

Economy

Boasting a larger economy than many European countries, England's Northwest is a major economic force with many options for a sound investment opportunity.
Universities

Universities

World renowned institutions, research excellence, skilled labour pool - how the Northwest nourishes innovation and talent.
Labour and Skills

Labour and Skills

Our greatest asset is our people. Individually and collectively productive, loyal and creative plus well-educated, skilled and entrepreneurial.
Property

Property

With huge demand-led growth in development find out why the region is now a commercial hotspot for property investment in the UK and how your business can find the ideal property.
Connectivity

Connectivity

Convenient accessibility by air, road, rail and sea plus wide broadband coverage - 400 million people across Europe are within 4 hours flight
Finance and Grants

Finance and Grants

Find out investment information and the sources of finance available to businesses locating or expanding in the region
Strategic Regional Sites

Strategic Regional Sites

Supporting cluster development, business incubation and university spin-out, in addition to providing high quality locations for both indigenous and inward investment.
Quality of Life

Quality of Life

From the inspirational rural beauty of the Lake District to the metropolitan buzz of cities like Manchester and Liverpool, the seven million inhabitants of England's Northwest have access to a superb quality of life.


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