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World-first AI Partnership Between The University of Manchester and Microsoft
Digital, cyber & AI
The University of Manchester becomes first university in the world to provide Microsoft 365 Copilot access and training to all students and staff. 65,000 staff and students…
Global Financial Information Services Provider Fitch Group Expands Investment in
Financial, professional, business services
Fitch Group, a global leader in financial information services, has announced the opening of a new office in Manchester, boosting local…
Green Light for £45bn Northern Powerhouse Rail Plans
All , Public Realm
Joint work to start immediately with Government on detailed plans and business case for new Liverpool-Manchester railway – which will…
MIDAS Monthly | January 2026 | 1000 New T Level
All
The beginning of a new year is a time for planning and looking to the future. Our January newsletter is…
Manchester and Opportunity London Announce Area Takeover at UKREiiF 2026
Real Estate
Manchester and Opportunity London have secured a dedicated space at The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF), which…
Peel Waters Submits Outline Planning Application for Manchester Waters Masterplan
Real Estate
Waterside regeneration specialists, Peel Waters, have submitted an outline planning application to Trafford Council for the next phases of the…
MIDAS Monthly | December 2025 | Good Growth Fund Announced,
All
Our final newsletter of 2025 is filled with news that sees the year out on a high. The announcement of…
First Look Inside UK Biobank Headquarters
Life sciences & healthcare innovation
Manchester’s position as a leading UK life sciences hub has taken a major step forward, as UK Biobank begins the…
US Financial Giant S&P Global Opens Manchester Office
Financial, professional, business services
Minister for Investment Lord Stockwood joins S&P Global leadership to celebrate opening of new office at No.1 St Michael's …
