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The North is the weekly intelligence briefing for people building the next Northern economy.

THE NORTH

A New Voice for a New Northern Economy

The North is not news.
It’s not political spin.
It’s not cheerleading or commentary.

It is strategic intelligence designed to give decision-makers a clear view of the economic forces reshaping the North of England.

Each edition cuts through noise and reveals:

  • Where capital is flowing

  • How industries and clusters are evolving

  • Which cities and sectors are gaining momentum

  • What global models the North can learn from

  • Who is actually building the future economy

If you’re building, investing, or influencing the North, this is your unfair advantage.

Design & dev

2017

Design & dev

2017

EACH WEEK

Inside Every Edition

1. The Northern Thesis

A sharp, long-view analysis of the systems, opportunities, and barriers shaping the region.

2. Cluster Spotlight

Deep intelligence on advanced manufacturing, energy, logistics, biotech, AI, and more.

3. Capital & Industry Signals

A breakdown of major investments, expansions, deals, and innovation activity.

4. Institutional Power Moves

What mayors, councils, universities, and industry bodies are doing — and why it matters.

5. The Builders

Profiles of founders, operators, researchers, and civic leaders driving change.

6. The Future Lab

Global models, case studies, and strategic frameworks the North can replicate — from Spain to the UAE.

Everything you need to understand the direction of travel — and where the smartest opportunities lie.

WHO IT’S FOR

Built for Leaders Who Move the Region Forward

The North is written for people who make decisions, take risks, and shape industries:

  • Investors & Funds seeking clarity on where Northern opportunities are emerging

  • Founders & CEOs building in manufacturing, tech, logistics, energy, and beyond

  • C-Suite Operators responsible for strategy, innovation, talent, and expansion

  • Public-sector Leaders driving regional development

  • Universities & R&D Teams commercialising research and building clusters

If you influence the economy — or want to — this is where you stay ahead.

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2017

Design & dev

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The WHY

A Wonderful Because the Region Deserves a Smarter NarrativeSerenity Has Taken Entire Soul Like These Sweet

For decades, the North has been discussed through the lens of decline, deprivation, and “levelling up.”
That story is outdated, inaccurate, and harmful.

The reality is different:

  • Global-class research universities

  • World-leading manufacturing capabilities

  • Major ports and logistics corridors

  • A rising clean-energy powerhouse

  • Strong civic identity and industrial heritage

  • A new generation of founders and investors

The North is rich with opportunity — but fragmented in vision.

The North exists to bring clarity, direction, and ambition to the region’s economic story.

Our PROMISE
Straight-Talking. Northern-focused. Unflinching.

We cut through jargon, political fog, and institutional waffle.

We don’t do hype.
We don’t do doom.
We don’t do hand-wringing.

We focus on:

  • strategy

  • systems

  • momentum

  • investment

  • long-term potential

  • global comparison

  • Northern competence and confidence

The North deserves a publication that reflects its grit, intelligence, and ambition.
This is it.

Design & dev

2017

Design & dev

2017

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