The government's levelling up agenda seeks to reduce disparities across the UK. Policies to boost economic performance will need to attract workers and firms away from London and the South East and improve opportunities in 'left-behind' places - but success depends on significant investment.

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27 June 2022

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Economics Observatory

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https://www.economicsobservatory.com/what-would-it-take-to-level-up-the-uk

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