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Why focus on 'northern firms'?
The focus on northern firms is part of a broader government strategy to address regional economic imbalances within the UK. The aim is to ensure that wealth generation and distribution are spread across all regions, rather than being concentrated in just a few. This helps to 'level up' different parts of the country.
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