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Northern cities lagging behind, claims foundation

A leading think tank has warned some cities could miss out under the Government’s Northern Powerhouse plans.

By Jamie Hailstone | 29 February 2016

A leading think tank has warned some cities could miss out under the Government's Northern Powerhouse plans.

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation claimed 10 of the UK's 12 most struggling cities are all based in the north, with Rochdale topping the list.

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