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The article discusses efforts to generate economic development in the north of England. Particular focus is given to the devolution of political power from the country's central government to local city governments. Details on plans for the economic revitalization of northern cities developed by chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne are presented.The organizations the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the North East Combined Authority are discussed.

The article discusses the claim that northern solidarity could give Great Britain an economic boost as of 2014, focusing on localism, cities such as Manchester, England, and competitiveness in the nation's industrial centre. A comparison of the industrial histories of Chicago, Illinois and the Birmingham, England metropolitan region is provided, along with efforts to cut industrial costs and boost productivity. Antipathy towards regional partnerships and the Manchester Ship Canal are examined.

The article focuses on the northern regions of England. Economic and social indicators illustrating the relative poverty and underdevelopment of northern England compared to southern England are examined. The region's economic dependence on public spending is discussed. A loss of support in north England for the Conservative Party which dominates Great Britain's coalition government is examined.

The article looks at the status of the northern England-based soccer teams in the context of the difficult social and economic conditions in the region. He notes that the region once had many soccer teams in the Football Association Premier League (Prem) but no longer does. Topics include the history of professional soccer in England and foreign players in English soccer teams.

The article looks at the regional divide between northern and southern England, as of 2013. It presents information about economic disparities between the two regions, including the higher unemployment rate in the north, and says the economic policies of the current British government have worsened the situation. It also introduces a special section of the issue on the north of England.

The article focuses on the economic conditions within Northern England in 2015. Topics include the economic differences between southern and northern England, the development of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs), and the calls for broader political representation outside of London, England from northern cities.