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Some of the UK's poorest areas have the best potential for economic growth, according to research for the BBC.

The North East, Yorkshire and Humber, badly hit by the downturn, were found to have the highest proportion of fast-growing, export-focused firms.

The research by Experian also shows a sharp increase in the number of companies in the East of England.

England and Wales saw their business base grow, while Scotland's stagnated and Northern Ireland's shrank.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-17397679