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Download this reportDoing Business in the Leeds City Region
Inside this issue
• Leeds has retained its importance as a financial centre
• The property market has picked up but still faces headwinds
• Improvements in transport are vital to keep the city region competitive - -
Content
United stance puts area back on the map
A bold experiment in power sharing has brought once fierce local rivals together, says Andrew Bounds
Professional services: Wings clipped but lawyers and accountants stand firm
Andrew Bounds on the bloodbath that never happened
Banking: Traditional values help sector stay in credit
Leeds has retained its importance as a financial centre, writes Andrew Bounds
Property: Market picks up but faces strong headwinds
Daniel Thomas looks for signs of green shoots
Economy: Diversity mitigates effect of recession
Finding new sources of jobs growth is a priority, writes Andrew Bounds
Transport: More investment needed to keep region on right track
Improvements are vital to keep the region competitive, says William Hall
Manufacturing: Mill towns are well suited to modern era
The ‘city of a thousand trades’ is not just about textiles, writes Andrew Bounds
Pilot has key steering role
If it gets its strategy right, the future will be bright for Leeds, writes Brian Groom
Education: Universities are source of strength
Institutions have a big role in the local economy, writes William Hall
