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240. Levelling Up 2.0: What Actually Works for Regional Growth?

240. Levelling Up 2.0: What Actually Works for Regional Growth?

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Why is Slough twice as productive as Mansfield? What’s the secret to reviving the economy in the North? Can we save the high street in 2026?




Steph and Robert speak to Andrew Carter, CEO of Centre For Cities, a leading think tank focussed on how to improve the performance of our towns and cities.




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240. Levelling Up 2.0: What Actually Works for Regional Growth?

240. Levelling Up 2.0: What Actually Works for Regional Growth?

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