with the Northern Powerhouse<\/a>. A rebalance of the economy can only be achieved if city and regional authorities in the north successfully create well-connected communities close to transport links.\u201c<\/p>\nThe Northern Powerhouse is home to over 15 million people and one million businesses. It comprises some of the world\u2019s highest ranking universities and seven international airports. With a \u00a3316 billion economy in 2015, Northern Powerhouse boasts an economy similar in size to that of Belgium, which minister Andrew Percy said he was keen to surpass.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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