14 Aug 2026 UNITED KINGDOM
How to unlock a global megacity in northern England

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The UK has a hidden global megacity in northern England: a supercluster of cities: Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Hull, and York, as well as a constellation of surrounding towns, with a combined population of nearly 12 million people. In this video we identify what is holding this region back from being a truly integrated megacity with a population the size of several countries and an economy the size of Singapore.

00:00 – Introduction to northern England’s global megacity
02:56 – Why this area is so unique
04:02 – Why do so many northern England cities exist in such close proximity?
05:40 – Why it’s currently not performing as a megacity
09:48 – Other megacities around the world
13:00 – How to unlock the north’s megacity
15:00 – How transport is holding northern England back
23:30 – What are the government’s plans for this region?
29:00 – The case for building a megacity in northern England

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