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Video: Doing Business In Leeds
Watch the first in a new series of video reports from dynamic business regions
Strengths worth shouting about
The city is being urged to articulate a clear vision for its future, writes James Wilson
Politics: Difficult relationship with London stirs lively debate
James Wilson on the thorny issue of leadership across the ‘city-region’
Why Leeds needs an elected mayor
City regions need to study how London has succeeded in winning funds for transport projects, writes John Willman
Economy: Multiple engines help weather turbulence
James Wilson on how a range of sectors have provided a balance
Transport: Setback on long road to better networks
James Wilson on the search for alternatives to Leeds’ failed plans for a tram system
Who’s who: Big wheels across the region
James Wilson profiles leading personalities in business and politics
Financial services: Making capital out of strengths
John Willman on a fast-growing and multi-faceted sector
Legal services: Law firms have solid local roots and global ambitions
John Willman on how the buoyant local economy has spurred success
Property: Confidence rebuilt in city’s office market
William Hall on the shifting focus from residential apartments to the commercial sector
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