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A new cash boost of £20 million for Greater Manchester will help to deliver more of the region’s game-changing local innovations like robotics to unlock new medicines or AI that can spot illnesses…
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Work has officially begun on the Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing Centre (SMMC), a flagship facility set to drive innovation, job creation, and economic growth across Greater Manchester. The…
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The University of Manchester has announced its ambition to be a great civic University for the 21 st century: From Manchester for the World This new strategy to 2035 is rooted in Manchester and the…
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Irish advertising technology innovator, Buymedia, has officially launched its UK operations in Manchester with the backing of Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham. The announcement marks a…
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Victoria North has been named by the government as a potential location for one of twelve new towns in England following publication of an independent report. In its announcement, the government…
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Pensions UK has launched a new initiative in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University called Pensions UK: Future Leaders, designed to introduce university students to the opportunities…
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VUCA Treasury, a specialist hedging advisor in interest rate, currency and commodity markets, has announced its expansion into Manchester as part of a new phase of growth. Founded in London in 2019 by…
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Greater Manchester is set for a major economic boost thanks to a new direct air route to India's capital. The service – between Manchester Airport and Delhi – was announced at the start of a trade…
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Plans for a landmark £100 million regeneration scheme in Bolton town centre have officially been approved, marking a major milestone in the transformation of the long-vacant Church Wharf site…
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Greater Manchester to receive £25m to grow its creative industries Comes as £8m in grants go to more than 100 small and medium-sized creative businesses across 12 UK regions Funding to unlock growth…
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