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Economy – Yorkshire and the Humber

A snapshot of the economy of Yorkshire and the Humber.

  • the main industries are finance, tourism, retail, manufacturing and agriculture

  • unemployment rose from 5.9% to 9.6% in the period 2007-10

  • there is a low level of business start ups

  • there is a low level of skills in some areas

Staff contact

Judy Robinson

Judy Robinson
Chief Executive

0113 394 2300

Email Judy

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