The north-west of England, encompasses the urban sprawls of Manchester and Liverpool, as well as rural Cumbria. Thanks to its climate and coastal location, it was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution's - with industries like Cotton, Steam, Silk, and Railways leading the way. Nowadays, this vibrant region of the UK is flourising.

Sectors for employment in the north-west

The north-west is home to many successful employment sectors - including Education (thanks to the region's many top universities), Tourism (thanks to beauty spots including the Lake District and a number of historic settlements), while Retail and Manufacturing are also important in the region.

As well as constant regeneration in both Liverpool and Manchester, the building and renovation of Salford Quays has seen major media players such as the BBC and ITV moves to Media City, creating many employment opportunities in this sector.

In Education terms, the north-west of England is on a par with the rest of the country when it comes to qualifications, with 58.4% of students gaining five or more GCSEs between the grades of A*-C.