Northern cities are attracting younger workers through education, technology, logistics and service jobs. Their choices affect rents, transport demand and local business, but growth can become unequal when housing and public services lag behind employment.nnLocal governments need usable data on migration, skills and neighbourhood demand. The Northern Review will connect economic stories to the civic systems that make a city workable for new and existing residents.nn Digital services should offer privacy, correction and help for residents without reliable internet. The Northern Review will report the user experience behind the portal.
Young workers are reshaping regional economies

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