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South West: setting out a revival plan for prosperity

Nicky Williams Policy Advisor, South West of England

In advance of the mayoral election, the CBI is setting out how the mayor can drive regional recovery and enable businesses to thrive.

26 Feb 2021, 3 min read

From Brunel through to the latest developments in robotics, the West of England region has often led the way in technological change. It is home to the biggest aerospace cluster in the UK and hosts four prestigious universities fuelling research and innovation. There has been severe economic damage to the regional economy, but the region should focus its recovery on long-term, sustainable growth that will help businesses to thrive and compete internationally.

Following their election in May 2021, the new mayor for the West of England Combin

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