UK Economic Change
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UK global role
Major economy with cultural, political and economic influence; strong transport links like Heathrow and Eurostar.
Causes of UK economic change
De-industrialisation, globalisation and government support for new high-tech industries.
Post-industrial UK
Growth in the quaternary sector (research, science, IT); decline in manufacturing.
Science parks importance
Provide high-tech environments with skilled workers, good transport and business clusters.
UK car industry sustainability
Hybrid/electric cars, lighter materials, 7% factory energy from wind at sites like Nissan.
Rural changes in the UK
Rising house prices, daytime depopulation, migrant pressures, unemployment in rural areas.
Transport improvements UK
£15bn road upgrades, HS2 railway, Heathrow third runway, major port expansion.
North–South divide
North has lower wages, worse health and education; government responds with Northern Powerhouse and devolved powers.
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