A MAJOR economic study has revealed that York has left the recession in 'great shape' and is set for a bright future.

The York Focus report - authored by property consultancy Drivers Jonas Deloitte - has revealed that the city’s economy declined at only half the national average rate during 2009.

Unemployment in the city was 6% last year compared to a national average of 7.4% and an even greater regional rate o......for the full story register now for free or login below...