Warrington has been named in the top ten cities and towns for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in digital, creative and professional services.

Research has revealed that UK cities which have the highest numbers of small firms in creative, professional and digital sectors are also the most successful places in terms of overall jobs growth, productivity and average wages.

This is according to a new report by the think tank Centre for Cities.

As well as showing that there has been significant growth in SMEs in recent years, the report highlights that these firms have a big impact on the wider city economy by increasing demand and jobs in other sectors such as retail and leisure.

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