Chancellor’s northern powerhouse ambitions unlikely to bear fruit until 2020 as London continues to grow faster than UK average,EY predictsLondon’s economy will continue to outpace the rest of the UK for at least the next three years, exacerbating the north-south divide, and despite the chancellor’s “northern powerhouse” initiative,a study shows. Related: The Guardian view on the UK economy: the foundations are looking shaky | Editorial Related: I feel like a wally for believing George Osborne’s promises to the north Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com