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Bonus: Is levelling up really possible | In partnership with Lloyds Bank

Can the differences between the regions really be fixed?

In this special episode of the New Statesman podcast in partnership with Lloyds Bank, Britain Editor Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Hannah Essex, co-executive director of the British Chambers of Commerce and Mark Burton, Head of Regions, Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking to talk levelling up.

They discuss the government’s levelling up agenda, why there is such regional inequality in the UK and what can be done to rebalance the economy.

For more information on how Lloyds Bank can support your business, please contact: mark.burton@lloydsbanking.com

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