The Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race should put a spotlight on the regions, whose businesses need support now more than ever, writes David Wrench

This weekend’s almost 200-year-old event, the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race, rightly puts the spotlight on the sporting prowess of the two cities for the day. But it should also serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of championing regional innovation – and the businesses making this happen.

Tariffs will hurt regional businesses the most

The global tariffs threat that’s playing out right now risks disproportionately affecting regional businesses, much more so than those in London, as they are typically more product and manufacturing-centric than the largely service-centric firms in the capital. Now, more than ever, we must ensure that our smaller, regional businesses are being supported with the finance and support that they need to ride out potentially turbulent times ahead.

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