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Three-city rail link mooted

31 October 2007

A 200 mph rail line linking London, Birmingham and Manchester has been proposed by the government.

RDA chief raises brownfield dilemma

31 October 2007

Question marks hang over the ability of regeneration's new super-quango to develop brownfield land, the head of a northern development agency has said.

Property chief: 'We prefer building in the North'

29 October 2007

Many developers prefer to work in the North because of the area's strong city governance, a property industry leader said today.

Nottingham sees attractiveness rise

26 October 2007

The Nottingham-Derby conurbation saw its attractiveness to investors and developers rise by more than any UK city over the past year, according to a pan-European survey.

North East tourism drive launched

26 October 2007

Regional development agency One NorthEast, in partnership with Durham Tees Valley Airport, has launched an initiative to promote the region to tourists and investors.

Two-headed creature

By Ben Walker

26 October 2007

Why we must close the North-South divide.

Record employment level revealed

26 October 2007

A record number of people are working in the UK, Office for National Statistics data shows.

Anomaly leaves city short of cash

26 October 2007

A statistical quirk could rob Newcastle City Council of government funding, the local authority's leader warned last week.

City drafts plan for Crossrail levy

26 October 2007

The City of London Corporation is drafting plans for a £150 million levy on large businesses across London to contribute to the Crossrail development.

Edinburgh tram line plans spark protest by retailers

26 October 2007

Edinburgh City Council's transport company, Transport Initiatives Edinburgh, has announced controversial changes to the city's road network to accommodate a proposed £498 million tram line.