North England Top Industries
Already 700 North American companies, large and small, have expanded their operations into North England, including AstraZeneca, General Electric and Google.
In North England they have found a dynamic region full of opportunity, energy and world-leading R&D that shares the English language. That's what makes North England the ideal place to launch into the UK and European markets.
Lucrative Market. North England, the UK and Europe are each sizable, robust markets, ready to buy a diversity of products and services. At 9.3 million people, North England's population is greater than Sweden, Switzerland or Austria. And the European Union has more people than the United States, Canada and Mexico combined.
Skilled, Affordable Employees. North England is home to 4.7 million skilled employees, of which 1.7 million work in science and technology. Each year, our 15 highly ranked universities add another 100,000 qualified graduates to the labor pool.
And because of North England's superb quality of life, including low cost of living, our quality workforce stays and salaries here remain significantly below the national average. Employee costs are between 15 and 30 percent less than in the greater London area.
Strong Transportation Links. With four international airports offering direct flights to the US and Canada, deep-sea ports, fast rail links and extensive highway networks, North England provides global access for you, your clients and suppliers.
Reach London from North England in two hours by express train. Manchester Airport was recently voted Best UK Airport by Travel Bulletin magazine and is the largest UK airport outside of London. The Liverpool port alone handles 50 percent of the UK container trade from the U.S., offering the fastest sea link between the two countries. Newcastle Airport also offers direct routes to Far East destinations, connecting you to your clients worldwide.
Quick, Affordable Expansion
The North of England Inward Investment Agency provides the resources and connections for your company to hit the ground running. Contact us for a free, confidential Business Expansion Assessment.
