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Closing the North-South divide

Business Secretary Vince Cable was in his hometown of York this week, on a visit to beat the drum for the local economy’s science and advanced manufacturing sectors.

As part of the visit, Mr Cable said the Government is committed to help in closing the gap between North and South.

The Government suggest that £2.5m of funding for the University of York’s Biorenewables Development Centre, is one example of this help, but are more fundamental changes needed? Perhaps we cultural change to really dislodge the old ‘North-South’ paradigm? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .