The UK Government’s policy of improving the quality of life outside of London is central to its raison d’être. ‘Levelling up’ once again made an appearance in the Queen’s speech on May 10th, part of a wide-reaching bill.
Yet while it may be a vote winner, the impact of the policy on the ground has been difficult to discern. In fairness to the Government, a lot has happened since the 2019 election – and it’s at least a positive sign that it remains part of their agenda.
One area in which levelling up is much needed is the regeneration of residential areas and in particular the provision of housing. Rents and house prices in the north of England and other parts of the UK are lower than in London but increasing rapidly.
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