Talk:Economic geography of the United Kingdom

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[edit] OK, I'm going in...

I'll continue developing this, but if people want to dive right in with nitty gritty details go for it - and PLEASE fix the consequences of my spazzzy typing (cheers Berek). Icundell 15:49, 23 Nov 2004 (UTC)

Thanks for the nod, Icundell! <grin> Berek 08:56, 24 Nov 2004 (UTC)

[edit] When is a building not a building (FAO User:Honeydew)

Actually Canary Wharf is and single building (although I appreciate that you are probably coming from the perfectly correct 1 Canada Square <> Canary Wharf angle), but I'm not going to get stressed over this because the point is still made with your amendment.

[edit] Manufacturing employment data

There should be more up to date breakdowns - 2002 at least. If anyone can crack the labyrithine enigma that is the pisspoor ONS website and find it, please fill yer boots. Icundell 12:13, 27 Nov 2004 (UTC)

[edit] Public sector as % GDP

In the Times recently was an article about a "Soviet north" (as they described it) which is heavily dependent on the public sector. I can remember some of the figures - 67% for Northern Ireland, 30-something% for London and the South East, 60+% for most of the North... It would be good to include something about this in the article, I'll see if I can find the Times story, although it will probably be subscription-only now. -- Joolz 23:59, 30 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Good idea, although that the Times uses the term "Soviet" so inappropriately suggests the need for some caution in interpretation! Icundell 01:26, 3 May 2005 (UTC)

[edit] Expansion request

Rather predictably this article is overweighted towards primary industries and manufacturing. It needs extensive additions on the service sector, especially outside financial services, and on the role of the public sector in the economy. Osomec 07:18, 10 August 2005 (UTC)

And you have the solution in your own hands :) ! Icundell 09:45, 11 August 2005 (UTC)

same here anon!!