7th Issue- The Times Super North

It would appear that a second Industrial Revolution is under way - and that, once again, manufacturers in the North of England are in the thick of it. The difference this time, though, is that we find ourselves in a global market, not setting the pace but playing catch-up with the teams that have pushed us into what is effectively the third division- the Germans, the Americans and the Chinese. 

This issue of Super North is dedicated to manufacturing, which has been showing a resurgence in recent years. But now things are cooling off and there is a need for an increased level of support from the Government- which, because of its austerity drive, is increasingly failing to live up to its promises.