To succeed, the industrial strategy needs to build strong local ecosystems in places where the eight priority sectors can thrive. The example of Greater Manchester shows why investment must be joined-up and focused on making the city-region a more productive place to do business across the board.

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22 July 2025

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Economics Observatory

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https://www.economicsobservatory.com/the-uks-new-industrial-strategy-what-does-it-mean-for-manchester

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