Jake Berry: The North could be at the heart of Britain’s ‘fourth industrial revolution’

THE NORTH could be at the heart of a “fourth industrial revolution”, Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry told workers at a Sheffield engineering firm. Mr Berry was on the latest stop of a three-day tour of northern businesses, which included … Continue reading →

Yorkshire devolution: Government’s positions is clear, the logic is not

THIS morning I had the first chance to interview new Northern Powerhouse Minister Jake Berry. Ahead of his first visit to Yorkshire in the role Mr Berry had made clear he was not in favour of a single devolution deal … Continue reading →

Time for White Rose devolution

NORTHERN POWERHOUSE minister Andrew Percy has been challenged to enter fresh talks to deliver “White Rose devolution” that could unleash Yorkshire’s potential. West Yorkshire council leaders say they are ready to consider a Yorkshire-wide or Leeds City Region devolution deal … Continue reading →