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<p>This Government is committed to creating an environment in which high economic
growth benefits all. The latest data indicate that Birmingham’s output grew by 6%
from 2010 to 2020. This compares to growth of 6% for the UK economy over the same
period.</p><p> </p><p>However, as outlined in the Levelling up White Paper, some of
the UK’s most successful cities lag behind their international comparators when it
comes to productivity and incomes. This is why the Government is committed to supporting
Birmingham’s potential to grow even further, including through the Levelling up Fund,
where £52.5m was awarded to three Birmingham based projects as part of the first round.</p><p>
</p><p>In addition, and building on the existing £1.1bn devolution deal, this Government
is negotiating a deeper, trailblazer devolution deal with the West Midlands Combined
Authority that will devolve further skills, housing, transport and net zero powers
to the Combined Authority to drive growth in the region.</p>
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