Buzzing with cliches
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British provincial cities use a number of key words when they seek to promote themselves. 'European' is a popular word, and cities may be seeking to imitate Barcelona, Spain, though there is more rain in English cities. Cities often describe themselves as '24-hour', and this is linked to the European characteristic of being able to buy drinks after 11pm. Cities are also keen to mention their soccer teams, and a popular soccer team may help attract foreign investors. Trams have also become popular, and they are an old form of transportation which is being revived.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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The leaving of Liverpool
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Liverpool, England, is losing population, unlike most UK cities which have seen population increases from 1991 to 1996, after a time when population was lost to suburbs. Liverpool has received aid from national government as well as from the European Union. Unemployment has dropped to 10% compared with 17% in 1992, though this is twice the national average. Liverpool City Council charges high taxes and provides a poor service. Liverpool needs to reduce the size of its public sector, reduce its council tax, and improve public services such as schools.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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