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August 2022

GM green lights plan to level up north-east of city region02-08-2022

July 2022

Manchester bike company Insync Bikes launches new ‘Lectro’ ebike range 26-07-2022
37 Greater Manchester companies help R&D programme cut 3,850 tonnes of CO223-07-2022
Castlefield Viaduct: Sky park to open on 30th July22-07-2022
North Highland Goes North With Second UK Office Location11-07-2022
Job Creation Continues at North West Military Equipment Manufacturer07-07-2022
Innovate Manchester relaunches workshops to tackle business challenges in the city-region 07-07-2022
From home to HOST: Festival of Play for school students05-07-2022

June 2022

May 2022

April 2022

March 2022

February 2022

Manchester at the Heart of Award-Winning UK MedTech Collaboration21-02-2022
Skills City strengthens its digital skills bootcamp operation with UA92 partnership17-02-2022
Manchester graduates most targeted by UK's top employers16-02-2022
James Hallam welcome NW Risk Solutions to Partnership Programme16-02-2022
Culture department expands its Northern regional presence14-02-2022
North West Space cluster to attract jobs and back mission to level up the UK11-02-2022
Manchester Welcomes the Year of the Tiger07-02-2022
Greater Manchester business leaders welcome Innovation Accelerator plans for city-region02-02-2022
Roku announces new office in heart of Manchester's Oxford Road Corridor02-02-2022

January 2022

December 2021

Manchester attracts highest new jobs investment on record23-12-2021
Digital health experts expand their operations to Greater Manchester22-12-2021
Marketing Manchester film celebrates next chapter for MediaCity09-12-2021

November 2021

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May 2020

Life Science leaders join Northern Health Science Alliance board29-05-2020
COVID-19: Accelerating Data Sharing Across Greater Manchester29-05-2020
Growth Company announces new series of Covid-19 business recovery webinars18-05-2020
Greater Manchester joins new partnership to sequence human genomes in fight against coronavirus15-05-2020
Build Back Better07-05-2020
Investment in Greater Manchester sustained despite challenging year07-05-2020

April 2020

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November 2019

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January 2019

Cyber Security and health care: protecting patient data28-01-2019
Can Greater Manchester Top 2018?18-01-2019
Greater Manchester Firms Unlock Over £1million In Funding04-01-2019
Global tech firm Hewlett Packard Enterprise moves to Manchester04-01-2019

December 2018

November 2018

October 2018

Manchester prepares to promote graphene to Indian corporates22-10-2018
Amazon creates 600 Silicon Valley jobs in Manchester19-10-2018
Manchester socks it to diabetes18-10-2018
Manchester seeks India's fastest growing Digital and Tech companies18-10-2018
Manchester base for £1.8bn SciTech joint venture05-10-2018

September 2018

Locally based Edina wins second Queen’s Awards for Enterprise27-09-2018
Manchester sets sights on US for international life science investment 26-09-2018
Vodafone Innovation Hub to open at The Landing24-09-2018
A Manchester perspective on digital transformation in healthcare 18-09-2018

August 2018

July 2018

Securing our futures with research-based cyber security30-07-2018
Marketing Manchester Bee Design Reflects Manchester’s Growing Global Influence25-07-2018
Facts of life: Celebrating Manchester’s role in the birth of 8 million IVF babies25-07-2018
Manchester to get Barclays ‘Eagle Lab’ co-working and innovation space 19-07-2018
Big tech: Why the West must look to China by Duncan Clark12-07-2018
New world-leading precision medicine campus set to open in Manchester12-07-2018
Graphene smart membranes can control water 12-07-2018
Indian-owned Hero Cycles revives 110-year-old classic British cycling brand Viking09-07-2018
Greater Manchester acknowledges closer India relations at business summit 04-07-2018

June 2018

Manchester India Partnership named trade an investment promotion organisation of the year at UK-India Awards 2018 23-06-2018
What is the future of nuclear energy?15-06-2018
Future cyber threats: Stolen fingerprints to smart botnets07-06-2018
‘A Very English Scandal’ as Manchester Town Hall doubles as 1960s & 70s House of Parliament 05-06-2018
Why do ecosystems matter to FinTech?01-06-2018

May 2018

April 2018

March 2018

Manchester dominates job and population growth in England and Wales23-03-2018
After 40 years in Newcastle, law firm Short Richardson & Forth look set to take off16-03-2018
Manchester’s FinTech firms answer London’s calling09-03-2018
Nurturing cybersecurity skills in the birthplace of computer science07-03-2018
ThoughtWorks: transforming cities into digital cities07-03-2018
Greater Manchester to Champion Smart Data at South By South West06-03-2018
ThoughtWorks sponsor the Manchester SXSW delegation01-03-2018

February 2018

BBC presents CGMS 2017 highlights package19-02-2018
Greater Manchester Best in Europe for Business Friendliness 16-02-2018
Space Studios Manchester introduces SPACE 06, a sixth purpose built sound stage16-02-2018
Electric Vehicles: The Future is Light14-02-2018
Manchester-China Engagement Work Receives Prestigious UK-China Hurun Award12-02-2018
Why India is important for strong regional economies post-Brexit UK - A Manchester perspective12-02-2018
Manchester Innovates India Engagement01-02-2018

January 2018

December 2017

Manchester to welcome fast growth Indian SMEs21-12-2017
Video: Salford-based BBC Children’s launches Own It internet safety website13-12-2017
Factory to create 40 jobs with state of the art Factory Creative Engine08-12-2017
Graphene at the forefront of a sports footwear revolution08-12-2017
India's Top 5 Tech SMEs Win Manchester Establishment Packages06-12-2017
Does the rise of the machines make a city innovative?05-12-2017
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to attend BBC-curated Children’s Global Media Summit04-12-2017
Factory MD welcomes CGMS 201701-12-2017

November 2017

July 2017

June 2017

Alstom to celebrate 175 years of Manchester Longsight depot02-06-2017

May 2017

Transcom arrives in Manchester31-05-2017
UK Regions Ready to Fuel the Tech Phenomena as CBRE Ranking Reveals Winning Creative Credentials18-05-2017
Manchester identified by major European company, Distrelec, for new ‘Enterprise Hub’15-05-2017
Startup Cities: Manchester11-05-2017
Graphene membranes can make nuclear industry greener09-05-2017

April 2017

Northern Gateway Partnership Announced27-04-2017
Graphene sieve turns seawater into drinking water22-04-2017

February 2017

Manchester Strenghthens Relationship With Japan By Welcoming New Ambassador22-02-2017
Cervical cancer diagnostic company announces operational changes20-02-2017
Manchester is Europe’s third most influential city17-02-2017
Manchester is the UK's IOT Demonstrator City with Big Ideas15-02-2017
Tech-ing Manchester's Strengths to the Next Level13-02-2017
Waterland Private Equity Investments Opens UK Office09-02-2017
Manchester is a Top 20 European City for Digital Innovation03-02-2017

January 2017

India’s Hero Cycles Invests £2m In Manchester-based Global Design Centre30-01-2017
£12M Alpha Logistics Facility Completed30-01-2017
The Children’s Global Media Summit19-01-2017
World’s lightest mechanical watch revealed thanks to Graphene16-01-2017
Manchester’s Factory gets the go-ahead12-01-2017

December 2016

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August 2022

GM green lights plan to level up north-east of city region2 Aug 2022
Categories: Advanced materials

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July 2022

Manchester bike company Insync Bikes launches new ‘Lectro’ ebike range 26 Jul 2022
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37 Greater Manchester companies help R&D programme cut 3,850 tonnes of CO223 Jul 2022
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Castlefield Viaduct: Sky park to open on 30th July22 Jul 2022
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A "sky park" on a viaduct will open in Manchester city centre this month after five months of construction.
Up to 3,000 plants have…
North Highland Goes North With Second UK Office Location11 Jul 2022
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Job Creation Continues at North West Military Equipment Manufacturer7 Jul 2022
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Innovate Manchester relaunches workshops to tackle business challenges in the city-region 7 Jul 2022
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Innovate Manchester has announced the launch of its news series of innovation workshops in Greater Manchester for 2022/2023; calling on Greater…
From home to HOST: Festival of Play for school students5 Jul 2022
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June 2022

Council leader welcomes global survey as Manchester breaks into top 30 best cities23 Jun 2022
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Manchester has rocketed up the list of the best cities in the world to live in an annual report by The Economist.
The city is one of the…
£21m net zero operational tech hub at Manchester Science Park reaches practical completion23 Jun 2022
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Rolls-Royce becomes first occupier at 11 York Street21 Jun 2022
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NW Cyber Corridor boosted by further investment with HOST piloting NCSC’s CyberFirst Schools in the North West16 Jun 2022
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Greater Manchester’s Indian business community set to gather in celebration of International Yoga Day 15 Jun 2022
Categories: India

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New government hub in Manchester planned for 202514 Jun 2022
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Jacob Rees-Mogg has today announced a new Government Hub will be built in the heart of Manchester that will accommodate thousands of civil…
Officials mark groundbreaking for phase three at £1BN Middlewood Locks Scheme13 Jun 2022
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May 2022

Middle Eastern connections further bolstered as Gulf Air start direct route to Bahrain from Manchester Airport26 May 2022
Categories: Latest News

Gulf Air set to launch direct flights to Bahrain from 1st June
Currently 28,000 passengers from the North of England travel there each year…
New £20M Life Sciences fund launches to support SMEs in Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Warrington25 May 2022
Categories: Life Science and Healthcare

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IN4 Group with partners Salford City Council deliver £4.6m of social value and economic impact in the region24 May 2022
Categories: Digital and Technology

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Bruntwood to create one of the UK’s first net-zero workspaces in Didsbury19 May 2022
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Manchester’s status as world-class health innovation hub strengthened through strategic partnership10 May 2022
Categories: Diagnostics

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Manchester’s Insync Bikes named in top ten fastest growing Indian owned companies in UK10 May 2022
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Digital Catapult and HOST launch Immex City Immersive Technologies Skills Programme10 May 2022
Categories: Immersive Tech (AR/VR)

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The Decarbonisation Summit will come to Manchester in June9 May 2022
Categories: Low Carbon

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Exploring responsible tech practice? The Responsible Tech Collective needs you9 May 2022
Categories: Digital and Technology

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New Greater Manchester hub to help create 1,100 jobs and support start-ups9 May 2022
Categories: Cyber Security

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CMC Markets expands with major investment in Manchester technology hub5 May 2022
Categories: FinTech

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Greater Manchester represented at world-leading composites show, JEC World 20221 May 2022
Categories: Lightweighting

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April 2022

New Energy Innovation Agency Launches in Greater Manchester to Accelerate Green Transformation29 Apr 2022
Categories: Low Carbon

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Greater Manchester announces partners and programme for UKREiiF29 Apr 2022
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Greater Manchester has announced that it will attend UKREiiF, the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, for the first time…
Statement from Manchester India Partnership following Prime Minister’s Visit 25 Apr 2022
Categories: India

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Hero Cycles announces new e-cycle assembly line in Manchester22 Apr 2022
Categories: Advanced Manufacturing

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First Hydrogen identifies Greater Manchester site for potential green hydrogen development20 Apr 2022
Categories: Low Carbon

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Andy Burnham in at start and finish of Manchester Tech Week13 Apr 2022
Categories: Digital and Technology

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UK FinTech Week 20228 Apr 2022
Categories: Financial, Professional and Business Services

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Overview of UKFW & IFGS
EY set to more than double its presence in Manchester6 Apr 2022
Categories: Financial, Professional and Business Services

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HOST announces plans to advance MediaCity's reputation as a home for the best creative digital talent5 Apr 2022
Categories: Creative and Media

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A night of celebration at the 20th Bionow Annual Awards Dinner4 Apr 2022
Categories: Life Science and Healthcare

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Kelloggs, Co-operative Bank, MAG and Cinch set to share insights at Manchester Tech Week 20221 Apr 2022
Categories: AI and Data

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Greater Manchester Energy Innovation Agency to launch with challenge to innovators1 Apr 2022
Categories: Low Carbon

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March 2022

Manchester retains place as UK's top tech city outside London28 Mar 2022
Categories: Digital and Technology

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Greater Manchester Goes Global with New International Strategy24 Mar 2022
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GREATER Manchester’s new blueprint for engaging with countries and cities around the world to bring prosperity and tackle global…
Accountancy firm partners with Irwin Mitchell and the Federation of Small Businesses to support creative and digital businesses16 Mar 2022
Categories: Banking and Financial Services

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PollenPay creates a Buzz in BNPL Revolution10 Mar 2022
Categories: Financial, Professional and Business Services

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Science and Industry Museum acquires Alan Turing pardon campaign objects for The Science Museum Group collection3 Mar 2022
Categories: Broadcast and Media

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Female tech leaders join Reframe Women in Tech conference at Old Trafford3 Mar 2022
Categories: Immersive Tech (AR/VR)

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An inspiring selection of keynote speakers from across the tech world will address a
Sure Valley Ventures launches £95m UK Software Venture Capital Fund with £50m investment from the British Business Bank’s Enterprise Capital Funds programme2 Mar 2022
Categories: Financial, Professional and Business Services

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February 2022

Manchester at the Heart of Award-Winning UK MedTech Collaboration21 Feb 2022
Categories: MedTech

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Skills City strengthens its digital skills bootcamp operation with UA92 partnership17 Feb 2022
Categories: Digital and Technology

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Manchester graduates most targeted by UK's top employers16 Feb 2022
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The University of Manchester has been named the most targeted university by the UK’s top 100 graduate employers, according to The…
James Hallam welcome NW Risk Solutions to Partnership Programme16 Feb 2022
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Culture department expands its Northern regional presence14 Feb 2022
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North West Space cluster to attract jobs and back mission to level up the UK11 Feb 2022
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Manchester Welcomes the Year of the Tiger7 Feb 2022
Categories: China

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Greater Manchester business leaders welcome Innovation Accelerator plans for city-region2 Feb 2022
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Business leaders have hailed Government plans to establish an Innovation Accelerator centred on Greater Manchester, which was announced as part…
Roku announces new office in heart of Manchester's Oxford Road Corridor2 Feb 2022
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January 2022

Award-winning FreelanceHER 100 returns to support a further 100 female freelancers from across the North27 Jan 2022
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Green energy innovation in store with Exergy Solution's move to Manchester27 Jan 2022
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GEIC partner AEH secures £3.5m for agri-tech manufacturing in Manchester24 Jan 2022
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HOST announced as Lead Sponsor and reveal new India Pavilion at Digital City Festival 202224 Jan 2022
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Manchester Digital announces speakers and main sponsors for its Digital Skills Festival 16 Jan 2022
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Skills City and Raytheon Professional Services pioneer pathways from digital skills bootcamps into technology apprenticeships13 Jan 2022
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Graphene Innovations Inc Manchester (GIIM) joins GEIC as new Tier 1 partner 13 Jan 2022
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MFT joins international hospital alliance to improve patient care11 Jan 2022
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December 2021

Manchester attracts highest new jobs investment on record23 Dec 2021
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Greater Manchester has recorded a strong year for inward investment, with the highest annual number of new jobs on record.
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Digital health experts expand their operations to Greater Manchester22 Dec 2021
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Marketing Manchester film celebrates next chapter for MediaCity9 Dec 2021
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Lives shaped by the incredible success of Salford’s MediaCity are the focus

November 2021

New Acclime Manchester office creates local launch pad into Asia-Pacific markets.26 Nov 2021
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CMA to open offices in Manchester and Darlington19 Nov 2021
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The CMA will significantly increase its presence outside London with the establishment of offices in Manchester and Darlington.
More than…
Low-emissions Concrete Underpins Greater Manchester’s Role in Green Industrial Revolution15 Nov 2021
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Greater Manchester maps age-friendly digital innovation15 Nov 2021
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Cloud Imperium Games to Open New Videogame Development Studio in Manchester, UK10 Nov 2021
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HOST secures Indian Government contract to scale 5 of its best tech companies4 Nov 2021
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Manchester China Forum and Signal8 Digital launch Shared Futures Series to highlight the regional partnership with China4 Nov 2021
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Greater Manchester is primed for net zero investment4 Nov 2021
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HOST launches Cyber Salford to create the most cyber enabled place in the UK2 Nov 2021
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A new transformat

October 2021

Significant contract wins and export orders lead to expansion and new job creation for Stockport Engineering Company26 Oct 2021
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Stockport-based WFEL, a leading worldwide supplier of military equi
HOST Esports Studio launches on World Esports Day with the vision to make MediaCity a beacon for esports in the region21 Oct 2021
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Turkish automotive firm go from strength to strength since setting up their UK and Ireland headquarters in Manchester21 Oct 2021
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HOST’s Promote Your Tech programme to give start-ups greater reach15 Oct 2021
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A free to access marketing masterclass has been developed for digital technology entrepreneurs…
Greater Manchester strengthens India links in first UK city-region signing with the State of Maharashtra13 Oct 2021
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Space habitat revealed as Manchester takes next graphene-enhanced leap8 Oct 2021
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PwC to create 1000 new jobs at Manchester technology hub4 Oct 2021
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PwC will create up to 1000 jobs over three years at its newly launched technology hub in…

September 2021

Video call fatigue? Firms accelerate in-person ideation with GFT’s new regional innovation hub in Manchester22 Sep 2021
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HOST and the University of Salford welcome first regional ‘Unity Centre of Excellence on Campus’21 Sep 2021
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HOST launches Fund Your Tech to help Greater Manchester start-ups access cash8 Sep 2021
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Digital technology companies from Greater Manchester are set to receive a free to…
Base at Manchester Science Park tops out 3 Sep 2021
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Manchester India Partnership gears up to strengthen bilateral ties on the road to the first major UK-India free trade deal2 Sep 2021
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August 2021

GCHQ and HOST launch ground-breaking innovation programme to help North West businesses develop cutting-edge technologies25 Aug 2021
Categories: Industry 4.0

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DIT to promote key North West Life Science Cluster as a High Potential Opportunity location for Health Innovation for Healthy Ageing to investors in 177 countries13 Aug 2021
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New report offers vision of cities transformed by Greater Manchester’s advanced materials expertise 11 Aug 2021
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July 2021

Science Museum Group Announces World-First Exhibition Cancer Revolution: Science, Innovation and Hope29 Jul 2021
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Sophos Opens Additional Office in the Deansgate District of Manchester, UK27 Jul 2021
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Greater Manchester business leaders respond to Innovation Strategy and funding for Rochdale’s Advanced Machinery and Productivity Institute (AMPI)22 Jul 2021
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Juergen Maier, Joanne Roney and Cllr Neil Emmott have responded to the new
HOST’s Skills City awarded £1.2 million from the Department for Education to fast-track 450 people into digital technology careers in the North West20 Jul 2021
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The world's first ultrafast grocery delivery company, Getir, arrives in Manchester14 Jul 2021
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Getir begins UK rollout as 10-minute delivery hits the city
Manchester Airport’s new Terminal Two extension to open for first passengers this week12 Jul 2021
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Agent Academy to Create Greater Manchester's Next Generation of Creative and Digital Talent9 Jul 2021
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History made as Stockport's WFEL commences production of first Boxer Armoured Military Vehicles 6 Jul 2021
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In another historic event for the UK Defence indu

June 2021

Lights, camera, action as Greater Manchester builds on its reputation as a world-class media production hub25 Jun 2021
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Manchester secures Top 50 position in The Global Fintech Index by findexable23 Jun 2021
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Greater Manchester’s strength in tech and eCommerce outlined in new report10 Jun 2021
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MultiTime announces expansion plans for Manchester following surge in global appetite for more flexible working into the future9 Jun 2021
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Roke brings AI and cloud expertise to Manchester's MediaCityUK9 Jun 2021
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The University of Manchester maintains highest ever position in latest QS world rankings8 Jun 2021
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Entrepreneurs launch two unique innovation growth programmes at HOST to nurture new and diverse entrepreneurial talent3 Jun 2021
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Preferred partner for £1.5 billion new global-leading innovation district ID Manchester announced by The University of Manchester3 Jun 2021
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May 2021

Manchester pioneers score world first for sustainable construction with graphene concrete26 May 2021
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UK Defence Minister opens New Armoured Vehicle Production Facility in Stockport25 May 2021
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Greater Manchester welcomes civil service role relocation news24 May 2021
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Agent Marks 15th Year with Manchester Expansion and Record Profits19 May 2021
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Manchester-based First Graphene collaborates with Manchester Metropolitan University’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation Centre18 May 2021
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Open letter from B&M CEO Simon Arora backs Manchester India Partnership call for India crisis support4 May 2021
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April 2021

Economic impact of MediaCityUK’s success highlighted by KPMG report for BBC27 Apr 2021
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Castore signs deal at Kinrise's One Central Street, Manchester27 Apr 2021
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Northern universities launch new investment company24 Apr 2021
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Barclays Eagle Labs-led Consortium Appointed for Cybersecurity Innovation Hotbed DISH in Manchester23 Apr 2021
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GEIC partner Gerdau launches graphene arm and expands Manchester presence22 Apr 2021
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University of Manchester ranked world number one in THE Impact Rankings22 Apr 2021
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March 2021

HOST announces partnership with Unity26 Mar 2021
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Innovation Greater Manchester provides blueprint for boosting R&D investment and levelling up North24 Mar 2021
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BBC announces further expansion of MediaCityUK base19 Mar 2021
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New name signals new chapter for leading technology hub in the North11 Mar 2021
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MIDAS appoints specialist agency to profile Greater Manchester’s healthy ageing assets3 Mar 2021
Categories: Life Science and Healthcare

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Manchester China Forum’s second win at Greater China Awards2 Mar 2021
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February 2021

UK Healthcare Pavilion brings Together the UK’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Sector for The First Time26 Feb 2021
Categories: Life Science and Healthcare

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North West exports to China hit £10bn mark since 201516 Feb 2021
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As Chinese New Year passes, the North West has continued to strengthen trading relationships
Launch of multimillion pound institute for health technology research and innovation in Manchester13 Feb 2021
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‘Customer first’ design CD will help businesses succeed12 Feb 2021
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New energy start-up, Energy PEAK, offering unique service to Manchester hospitality community11 Feb 2021
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North-West England ‘perfect’ growth area for tech startups8 Feb 2021
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Major growth planned for Concentrix Manchester3 Feb 2021
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Ashton-under-Lyne company wins national manufacturing award3 Feb 2021
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January 2021

Awaze to create 75 new jobs at Manchester base28 Jan 2021
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European holiday heavyweight underlines commitmen
Digital response to COVID-19 proves Greater Manchester’s capabilities in delivering health and social care innovation25 Jan 2021
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Mayor of Greater Manchester calls on industry to support digitally excluded young people14 Jan 2021
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Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched phase two of the Greater Manchester Technology Fund as an emergency response…
GM LEP supports launch of £25m Christabel Pankhurst Institute for Health Technology Research and Innovation13 Jan 2021
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Norwegian health tech company Dignio settle in Manchester12 Jan 2021
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SODA sets the scene for the future of digital and creative12 Jan 2021
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The new School of Digital Ar

December 2020

Recruitment drive as Manchester-based life science firm expands globally22 Dec 2020
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Manchester-based 3D printing company set to revolutionise the MedTech industry using graphene17 Dec 2020
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New report highlights scale of Greater Manchester’s Research and Innovation response during COVID-1915 Dec 2020
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Mayfield: work starts on Manchester’s first new park in 100 years9 Dec 2020
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*Construction*
The Mayfield Partnership has demonstrated its commitment to the future of Manchester city centre by commencing work on the…
60 years of Coronation Street – how the soap set the scene for Greater Manchester’s world class creative, digital and tech sector9 Dec 2020
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Record Q1 and increase in headcount for Manchester-based marketing science firm2 Dec 2020
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The global content marketing platform

November 2020

Two big contract wins for Stockport military manufacturer WFEL as 120 jobs created26 Nov 2020
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Trade between India and North West hits £1bn26 Nov 2020
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The value of trade with India for North West businesses hit £1bn for the first time last year, according to analysis from Deloitte…
Smart cities offer growth for Manchester SMEs18 Nov 2020
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Plans for new Consulate General for the North of England 16 Nov 2020
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- Planning underway for new Irish Consulate to be based in Manchester
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Greater Manchester plays a leading role in national effort to secure safe passage for Chinese students to the UK11 Nov 2020
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31 flights between from Chongqing Jiangbei Airport with Hainan Airlines have delivered 7,000 Chinese students to…
Manchester-based graphene supplier secures funding from the UK government 6 Nov 2020
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First Graphene UK Ltd. in partnership with Kainos Innovation Ltd. secure funding from the UK government…
Manchester named UK’s second most attractive city for tech investment4 Nov 2020
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October 2020

New collaboration between The Landing and GM AI Foundry will ensure SMEs across Greater Manchester have access to the latest in AI innovation28 Oct 2020
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A new collaboration between leading digital and innovation hub, IN4.0 with The Landing, and t
Virgin Atlantic launches new India routes flying from Manchester19 Oct 2020
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Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce it will be launching services to Delhi and Mumbai fro
Government launches Export Growth Plan to help businesses build back better 16 Oct 2020
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Greater Manchester Recognised as a High Potential Investment Opportunity for Healthy Ageing16 Oct 2020
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Greater Manchester along with Cheshire and Warrington has been successful
Greater Manchester launches refreshed International Strategy 12 Oct 2020
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Innovate UK grant awards Indian firm developing ‘covid-safe’ platform for night economy in Manchester5 Oct 2020
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MediaCityUK launches Smart City Innovation Testbed to help businesses and people thrive in a post-pandemic world2 Oct 2020
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Digital venture builder and investment specialists UP Ventures Gro
Greater Manchester’s partnership with BigBooster supercharges the city region’s international ambitions1 Oct 2020
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September 2020

New University-led energy agency to turn Greater Manchester green25 Sep 2020
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A new Energy Innovation Agency (EIA) to be established between three
Our digital future, our data tomorrows22 Sep 2020
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Businesses across Greater Manchester are being invited to take part in a new event exploring how…
Manchester-based start up is revolutionising the food production industry using graphene-enhanced farming17 Sep 2020
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A start-up company based at The University of Manchester has begun trials of a graphene-enhan
Green Summit 2020 to set agenda for tackling climate emergency today, tomorrow and together15 Sep 2020
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Greater Manchester will outline its vision for our environment and set out the next steps to becoming carbon…
£6million project launched to develop Artificial Intelligence in Greater Manchester14 Sep 2020
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Expertise in Artificial Intelligence is to be shared with Greater Manchester businesses as part of a…
University and industry collaboration wins prestigious award for engineering innovation11 Sep 2020
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A collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and a local manufactu
Manchester-based APIS Assay Technologies Ltd expands bioinformatics expertise with acquisition of Beogenomics8 Sep 2020
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Greater Manchester to boost age-friendly communities with healthy ageing challenge funding4 Sep 2020
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An innovative new project to develop pioneering a
Audio-on-demand network launches in Manchester1 Sep 2020
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August 2020

Greater Manchester's Advanced Machinery and Productivity Institute receives funding boost14 Aug 2020
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The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), in partnership with the
The University of Manchester launches its Innovation Factory7 Aug 2020
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‘Shovel ready’ Greater Manchester building projects boosted by £54m of Government funding5 Aug 2020
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July 2020

Newly appointed U.K. Ambassador to China visits Manchester31 Jul 2020
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Earlier this week Caroline Wilson CMG, the new U.K
Hologic investment in Manchester manufacturing facility supports UK’s ongoing COVID-19 fight30 Jul 2020
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Manchester-based bike manufacturer hails landmark moment as Prime Minister Boris Johnson rides one of its Viking bikes29 Jul 2020
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Cisco doubles apprenticeship scheme intake, providing more career opportunities for young people28 Jul 2020
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Cisco has today announced that it is doubling its intake and investment into its long-running…
Cyber security centre of excellence will help power Manchester's digital future20 Jul 2020
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Next stage of Manchester's health innovation campus takes shape17 Jul 2020
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Planning Permission granted for the redevelopment of Greater Manchester's Crompton Place, Bolton14 Jul 2020
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Planning permission has been granted for the £250m replacement of Crompton Place Shopping Centre, with a mixed-use masterplan-led…
Manchester ranked top 10 emerging global centre for startups10 Jul 2020
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Face mask production diverted to Wigan to help meet UK demand2 Jul 2020
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June 2020

GCHQ to help firms use cutting edge tech to keep citizens safe24 Jun 2020
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GCHQ today (24 June)
Mayor says ‘safety must come first’ as Greater Manchester economy reopens10 Jun 2020
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Greater Manchester Set to Blaze a Trail with Innovation Programme 8 Jun 2020
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Manchester based diagnostics company supports COVID-19 response5 Jun 2020
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May 2020

Life Science leaders join Northern Health Science Alliance board29 May 2020
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THE Northern Health Science Alliance (NHSA) today w
COVID-19: Accelerating Data Sharing Across Greater Manchester29 May 2020
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Growth Company announces new series of Covid-19 business recovery webinars18 May 2020
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Greater Manchester joins new partnership to sequence human genomes in fight against coronavirus15 May 2020
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NHS Trusts in Greater Manchester have joined a ground-breaking new genomics study of COVID-19 coronavirus…
Build Back Better7 May 2020
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Investment in Greater Manchester sustained despite challenging year7 May 2020
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April 2020

Greater Manchester Technology Fund launches with over 500 digital kit bundles for digitally excluded young learners30 Apr 2020
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Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has invested £150,000 in 567 kit…
Putting people at the heart of plans to grow a £5bn digital eco-system27 Apr 2020
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Greater Manchester healthcare factory ramps up production in fight against COVID-1921 Apr 2020
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Greater Manchester businesses urged to access £629m coronavirus grant support funding20 Apr 2020
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Henry Royce Institute to launch Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub for Greater Manchester 17 Apr 2020
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The Henry Royce Institute for advanced materials research and innovati
Manchester business engineers lighting solutions for NHS Nightingale hospitals14 Apr 2020
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Manchester's 3D printing technology helps front-line NHS workers7 Apr 2020
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Greater Manchester turns blue in support of NHS3 Apr 2020
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To honour our NHS and all key workers, landmarks and buildings across Greater Manchester continue to #LightItBlue on Thursday evenings.
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Manchester eCommerce and tech giant pledges £10m COVID-19 aid2 Apr 2020
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Industry research shows Greater Manchester has the UK’s largest regional FinTech ecosystem2 Apr 2020
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A new report from Whitecap Consulting has found Greater Manchester is home to a thriving and growing F
Manchester's health innovation campus gets the green light for new £35m development1 Apr 2020
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The expansion of Manchester’s leading health innovation campus, Citylabs, was given the…

March 2020

Manchester scientists and clinicians respond to COVID-19 crisis30 Mar 2020
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In an unprecedented move, scientists and clinicians across Greater Manchester have formed a…
Canadian immersive technology firm receives £280k funding to expand to Greater Manchester27 Mar 2020
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World-first AI survey identifies Manchester as UK's Top Digital Tech City18 Mar 2020
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Manchester’s tech innovation can fuel the world’s low carbon quest16 Mar 2020
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Tech can close the gap in achieving Manchester’s
World-leading Manchester-based biotech company, F2G receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Olorofim9 Mar 2020
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Currently in Phase 2b development for the treatment of life-threatening fungal infections, F2G…
Hilti to make landmark office move to iconic Manchester location4 Mar 2020
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Patient data: how secure is yours?3 Mar 2020
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February 2020

Manchester rises on European FDI Rankings despite economic uncertainty28 Feb 2020
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Global semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia drives forward innovative electric vehicle technology with Ricardo26 Feb 2020
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Nexperia’s GaN products to feature in technology demonstrator by leading
Manchester Airport secures direct route to Indian capital, Delhi26 Feb 2020
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The North’s ties with one of the world’s most important economies h
Greater Manchester is ideally placed for innovation and insight into ageing25 Feb 2020
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A new report launched by the International Longevity Centre UK (ILC) and Greater Manchester…
Significant investment into Greater Manchester’s manufacturing industry through new Ministry of Defence contract19 Feb 2020
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January 2020

Manchester leading the way with the world's first emergency genetic test22 Jan 2020
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A new method undergoing trial in Manchester could save newborns from permanent deafness with a simple…
GCHQ accelerator programme backs 11 Greater Manchester tech start-ups17 Jan 2020
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Intelligence, security and cyber agency GCHQ today announced it has selected 11…

November 2019

Mahatma Gandhi statue unveiled in Manchester commemorating 150th year of his birth25 Nov 2019
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A gift to Manchester of a bronze statue of the i
Graphene Innovation Re-Visits India25 Nov 2019
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After the success of last year’s trip, the
Manchester Airport secures landmark link to Shanghai20 Nov 2019
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Huge boost for the North as Manchester Airport secures landmark link to Shanghai. The route will…
World-leading Manchester-based biotech company, F2G receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation11 Nov 2019
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F2G Ltd, a Manchester and Vienna-based biotech company developing novel th
University of Bolton signs partnership with Indian hospitals group as part of GM Mayoral trade mission5 Nov 2019
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The Deputy Vice Chancellor of the University of Bolton signed an agreement with a leading…
Irish cloud communications firm opens Manchester office5 Nov 2019
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NUACOM, a leading provider of VoIP business phone systems, has announ

October 2019

Dutch semiconductors firm Nexperia reinforces 800-strong workforce with the next generation of talent25 Oct 2019
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Nexperia, the expert in discrete and MOSFET components and analog & logic ICs, recently hoste
Mayoral India mission secures 600-job pipeline worth £45m to Greater Manchester economy18 Oct 2019
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Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, welcomed more than 50 business people to…
GCHQ accelerator launches with The Landing to support start-ups in improving digital citizen safety 18 Oct 2019
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GCHQ partners with The Landing and UP…
New £14.4m DACHSER Logistics centre now operational in Greater Manchester18 Oct 2019
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DACHSER UK’s new multi-million pound warehouse and hub for its Northern England services is
Mayoral visit writes Manchester’s modern passage to India16 Oct 2019
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A 30-strong Manchester India Partnership (MIP) delegation recently returned from a mission to…
CompTIA: IT trade association ranks Manchester #1 in UK for IT careers14 Oct 2019
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US-based global IT trade association CompTIA has named Manchester as the number 1 UK city…
Manchester-India Museum Collaboration Goes to the Next Level10 Oct 2019
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Two museums located in cities deeply affected by colonialism – Manchester Museum, part of…
University of Salford Signs MoU with Karnataka State Higher Education Council9 Oct 2019
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The University of Salford today (9th October) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Karnataka State Higher Education Council in…
Huawei Opens New Office in Greater Manchester – Major Boost to Northern Powerhouse Tech Economy 9 Oct 2019
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Huawei, the leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT)…
Lancashire Cricket Announce Pre-Season Tour of India During Mayoral Visit7 Oct 2019
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Lancashire Cricket Club announced Glen Chapple’s squad will tour India ahead of their domestic season next spring.
The announcement was…
India Gets First Ever International Media Incubator Programme Through Collaboration with Manchester7 Oct 2019
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Salford-based tech innovation hub, The Landing, and Indian cinema landmark, Famous Studios, launched India’s first ever all-inclusive…
Bollywood Star Asha Bhosle Awarded Honorary Doctorate from University of Salford7 Oct 2019
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The University of Salford today (7th October) awarded the renowned Bollywood singer, Asha Bhosle, with an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree in…
The Manchester-India Tourism Opportunity7 Oct 2019
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India is an incredibly important market in Greater Manchester’s international tourism ambitions and presents significant opportunities for…
Mayor of Greater Manchester (UK) Visits India Promoting £400m Economic Opportunity with North Of England 5 Oct 2019
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September 2019

Manchester retains top tier position in IBM Global Location Trends report25 Sep 2019
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MIDAS launch Fintech Committee with Pro-Manchester24 Sep 2019
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Greater Manchester Mayor Inaugural Visit to India20 Sep 2019
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Next month the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham will lead a business, tourism and education delegation to Bangladesh and India to…
Whitecap to conduct Greater Manchester FinTech Ecosystem research18 Sep 2019
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Whitecap Consulting is to conduct a research project to analyse the evolving FinTech sector in Greater Ma
To be a world-leading graphene supplier you need to have a seat at the world’s leading graphene institute 3 Sep 2019
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Manchester is the home of graphene, having first been isolated at The University of Manchester in 2004.…

August 2019

Greater Manchester unveils plans to transform care in early years, dementia and frailty through innovative digital technology29 Aug 2019
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Greater Manchester’s NHS and Councils are working together to develop and test new…
Slalom appoints four leaders in Manchester office15 Aug 2019
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Slalom – a Seattle-headquartered consulting firm focused on…
Call for digital businesses in Greater Manchester to help tackle skills shortage15 Aug 2019
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Greater Manchester’s digital and creative sector will require at least 22,000…
TalkTalk reinforces its commitment to Greater Manchester with sponsorship deal9 Aug 2019
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TalkTalk has announced its first move into the exciting world of football by sponsoring…
How Manchester is leading the world in a new era of genomics5 Aug 2019
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The world’s leading practitioners in genomics – a field of biology that will be ke

July 2019

NatWest host weekend hackathon in Manchester25 Jul 2019
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How Manchester is meeting the £141bn challenge of attracting digital talent8 Jul 2019
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Global financial services firm chooses Manchester8 Jul 2019
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Manchester India Partnership named Best Trade and Promotion Agency for the second year running at the UK-India Awards2 Jul 2019
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Europe’s Largest IT Supplier, Bechtle Opens New Office in Manchester2 Jul 2019
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Wiltshire based IT supplier, Bechtle are venturing north to be closer to their customers…

June 2019

Software company Couchbase establishes EMEA Tech HQ in Manchester26 Jun 2019
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Pioneering database software company Couchbase, Inc. today proudly
Manchester tops list of best British business locations24 Jun 2019
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US Security Company Opens UK Headquarters in Manchester21 Jun 2019
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The fastest growing home security company in the US, SimpliSafe®, has
Government backs Greater Manchester’s accelerated plans for carbon neutral living by 203813 Jun 2019
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GREATER Manchester’s ambitious and ground-breaking plans to become the UK&rs

May 2019

MIP shortlisted as Trade and Promotion Agency of the Year at the UK-India Awards31 May 2019
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The Manchester India Partnership (MIP) has secured one of four shortlist positions for Trade…
Guy Lucchi joins Health Innovation Manchester to drive digital transformation forward 29 May 2019
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Next generation molecular diagnostics business launches at Manchester’s health innovation campus23 May 2019
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COO of OakNorth on why Manchester is “the only logical choice” for FinTechs outside of the capital22 May 2019
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Amir Nooriala is chief operating officer at OakNorth, one of Europe’s most valuable FinTechs. Attending a UK FinTech Week event hosted by MIDAS…
Manchester: the “only logical location” to grow a FinTech outside London16 May 2019
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A delegation of more than 50 international entrepreneurs heard about the benefits of building a FinTech business in…
TOPdesk unveils further £2.3 million investment in Manchester as UK tops world ranking for investment 14 May 2019
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Dutch-owned software provider, TOPdesk announces a further £2.3m investment into…
Manchester India Partnership hosts the Indian High Commissioner on her inaugural visit to Greater Manchester14 May 2019
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The Manchester India Partnership has welcomed the Indian High Commissioner to Greater Manchest
Investment in Greater Manchester Remains Strong Despite UK Economic Uncertainty13 May 2019
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise Opens Manchester Office and Unveils New Jobs in the City9 May 2019
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Significant investment in the site includes more than 40 new jobs open for applications…

April 2019

Andy Burnham welcomes fast-growth Indian tech SME's to Manchester30 Apr 2019
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Industry partnerships place Manchester at the heart of digital health transformation30 Apr 2019
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Agenda and speakers confirmed for UK FinTech Week Manchester Summit15 Apr 2019
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US-headquartered consulting firm establishes Manchester office to support UK growth12 Apr 2019
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Estonian tech startup picks Manchester for new UK location11 Apr 2019
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European manufacturing technology and automation platform, Fractory, has announced…
Fintech Disruptor Chooses Manchester for Global Launch1 Apr 2019
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Manchester is set to become the capital of biometric payments and identity after being…

March 2019

Mayor of Greater Manchester to tackle Boston Marathon, fundraising for Manchester Arena charities 29 Mar 2019
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The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, is set to pound the pavements of Boston on 15 April, running the marathon to raise funds for…
Greater Manchester enters transatlantic partnership to enhance growth and competitiveness of life sciences innovation companies across the city region27 Mar 2019
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Greater Manchester’s commitment to fostering the growth and competitiveness of its…
Toronto Professor looks to Manchester to transform cancer care25 Mar 2019
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Professor Rob Bristow - chief academic officer and honorary consultant in clinical oncology at The Christie
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MoneySuperMarket signs up to major new tech base in Manchester12 Mar 2019
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Manchester proves the business case for global health innovation 8 Mar 2019
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Health researcher at the Christie Hospital – a world leader in the researcher and treatment of cancer.
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Manchester leads the UK for global engagement – new report launched by British Foreign Policy Group1 Mar 2019
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February 2019

Manchester-curated data-poetry artwork, EVERY THING EVERY TIME, to feature at South by Southwest26 Feb 2019
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Every day, a vast amount of data is gathered about us. It is processed by technologies and technologists alike, but who collects and controls…
City Football Group, UBTECH and China Sports Capital acquire Sichuan Jiuniu FC in China League Two20 Feb 2019
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Chengdu-based Sichuan Jiuniu FC becomes seventh Club to join City Fo
Manchester China Forum win at Department for International Trade Awards19 Feb 2019
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On Friday 15th February, Manchester China Forum was presented with the Recognition Award at the…
Companies must embrace emerging technologies to compete in ‘Uberised’ markets13 Feb 2019
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“’Blockchain, quantum…
European FinTechs head to the Northern Powerhouse to strengthen UK ties 11 Feb 2019
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Greater Manchester gets ready to celebrate Chinese New Year4 Feb 2019
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January 2019

Cyber Security and health care: protecting patient data28 Jan 2019
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Can Greater Manchester Top 2018?18 Jan 2019
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Greater Manchester Firms Unlock Over £1million In Funding4 Jan 2019
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Global tech firm Hewlett Packard Enterprise moves to Manchester4 Jan 2019
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has announced it will move i

December 2018

OakNorth to launch lending operation in Manchester as demand in the North of England rises17 Dec 2018
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OakNorth, the bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs, has announced that it will be expanding its lending operations to Manchester to deal with…
Manchester secures two top 10 slots on global foreign direct investment rankings13 Dec 2018
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Delegation showcasing Northern tech sector in India13 Dec 2018
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Senior figures from across the North are in India to target tech trade links with the…
£60m GEIC reaffirms Manchester’s place at the centre of global 2D materials research11 Dec 2018
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The £60m Masdar Building which houses the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) has officially opened for business, providing a…
Manchester chosen to host World Healthcare Congress Europe 20194 Dec 2018
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WHCE2019 Chair Jackie Oldham
Manchester will host the inaugural World Healthcare Congress…
Manchester Coworking Veteran Central Working To Launch New City Centre Site, Central Working Spring Gardens4 Dec 2018
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Shared workspace provider Central Working has announced it will be expanding into a new Manchester site, four years after launching at The…

November 2018

Manchester soars 11 places in list of the world’s most innovative cities27 Nov 2018
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Manchester has jumped 11 places in the 2018 Innovation Cities Index, rank
TalkTalk moving national HQ and hundreds more jobs to Salford21 Nov 2018
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Listed telecoms giant TalkTalk has reaffirmed its faith in Greater…
Manchester garners investment interest from India following Manchester-Mumbai flight launch16 Nov 2018
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Greater Manchester’s strengths in emerging technologies to be uncovered through data science12 Nov 2018
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October 2018

Manchester prepares to promote graphene to Indian corporates22 Oct 2018
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Manchester socks it to diabetes18 Oct 2018
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A Manchester Science Festival art installation containing seven thousand socks will highlight the grim annual toll of diabetes-related limb…
Manchester seeks India's fastest growing Digital and Tech companies18 Oct 2018
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September 2018

Locally based Edina wins second Queen’s Awards for Enterprise27 Sep 2018
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Manchester sets sights on US for international life science investment 26 Sep 2018
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August 2018

How partnerships with universities accelerate innovations and improvements in health and wellbeing30 Aug 2018
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Manchester Reaches Global Top 10 For Most Popular FDI Destinations29 Aug 2018
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Manchester and Liverpool have been jointly ranked the 10th most popular location globally for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2017 according to a…
Resilient Manchester named highest European climber in global “liveability” index14 Aug 2018
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Resilient Manchester has bounced back even stronger from the Manchester Arena attack, resuming its rapid ascent of the Economist Intelligence…
TheCityUK reveals Manchester’s share of UK financial and professional services industry13 Aug 2018
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Nobel Art of Science Shines Light on Graphene8 Aug 2018
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July 2018

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Marketing Manchester Bee Design Reflects Manchester’s Growing Global Influence25 Jul 2018
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Facts of life: Celebrating Manchester’s role in the birth of 8 million IVF babies25 Jul 2018
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June 2018

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‘A Very English Scandal’ as Manchester Town Hall doubles as 1960s & 70s House of Parliament 5 Jun 2018
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BBC One drama uses iconic Manchester location in the true story of British Liberal Party leader Jeremy Thorpe (played by Hugh Grant), and his…
Why do ecosystems matter to FinTech?1 Jun 2018
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May 2018

Spanish rail company CAF to open new Greater Manchester facility 31 May 2018
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Spanish rail company CAF are opening a new facility in Greater Manchester as part of their expansion in the region, and are looking to recruit 85…
Exploring all things great about the UK’s North and what makes it unique in retail and eCommerce29 May 2018
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“Manchester can be a global leader in Fintech” say policymakers25 May 2018
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Speaking at the FinTech North event in Manchester, political, business and academic leaders have agreed that the city’s economy depends…
The Manchester China Forum Turns 521 May 2018
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“Five years on since Forum establishment, the city has seen tremendous progress in its engagement with China” – Quote From…
Jet Airways launches Manchester’s first direct flight to India18 May 2018
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Indian airline Jet Airways is launching the North of England’s first direct service to Mumbai.
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How a history of innovation helped Manchester to create the ideal FinTech ecosystem for growth18 May 2018
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The City of London is among the most famous financial centres in the world – a place connected by tradition and trade to Wall Street in the…
Dr Liam Fox launches global investment drive, bringing more than £1.8 billion to Manchester 17 May 2018
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International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox launches a new drive to attract more than £30 billion of investment to 68 projects including five…
Fintech North makes its Mancunian Debut16 May 2018
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The second in the series of three FinTech North events is taking place in Manchester this month, bringing together policy and decision makers…
New £2m tech incubator will create 2,000 jobs in Manchester11 May 2018
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Manchester Science Partnerships (MSP) has launched a new £2m tech incubator that will result in up to 2,000 jobs in data science and technology…
Manchester based Indian owned Hero Cycles unveils new Insync bike range for UK market3 May 2018
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April 2018

Manchester’s Hero Cycles showcases e-bikes to UK and Indian Prime Ministers24 Apr 2018
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Manchester-based Indian-owned bike manufacturer Hero Cycles has presented its e -bike range to the Indian and British Prime Ministers Narendra…
Heathrow Visits Greater Manchester on Nationwide Tour of Longlisted Sites Bidding to Build New Runway13 Apr 2018
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Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra opens ‘HQ for North’ in Salford 11 Apr 2018
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Tech Mahindra, the $4.7billion Indian owned IT services giant, held a special ceremony to formally open its new ‘headquarters for…
GCHQ to create hundreds of jobs at Manchester intelligence facility11 Apr 2018
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Hundreds of jobs are to be created at a cutting-edge new GCHQ intelligence facility in Manchester.
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March 2018

Manchester dominates job and population growth in England and Wales23 Mar 2018
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Manchester is leading the way when it comes to population and job growth in according to a report be Centre for Cities.
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After 40 years in Newcastle, law firm Short Richardson & Forth look set to take off16 Mar 2018
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One of the North East’s legal fixtures, solicitors SRF are looking to celebrate their 40th birthday with their biggest year to date. With the…
Manchester’s FinTech firms answer London’s calling9 Mar 2018
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Nurturing cybersecurity skills in the birthplace of computer science7 Mar 2018
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ThoughtWorks: transforming cities into digital cities7 Mar 2018
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Greater Manchester to Champion Smart Data at South By South West6 Mar 2018
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A high-profile business delegation spearheaded by Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, UK, will present at South by South West (SXSW)…
ThoughtWorks sponsor the Manchester SXSW delegation1 Mar 2018
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February 2018

BBC presents CGMS 2017 highlights package19 Feb 2018
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A website providing highlights of Children’s Global Media Summit 2017 has been produced by the BBC.
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Greater Manchester Best in Europe for Business Friendliness 16 Feb 2018
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Top 5 in five categories and top 10 in eight categories in FT Investment Report
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Space Studios Manchester introduces SPACE 06, a sixth purpose built sound stage16 Feb 2018
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Electric Vehicles: The Future is Light14 Feb 2018
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Manchester-China Engagement Work Receives Prestigious UK-China Hurun Award12 Feb 2018
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• Manchester China Forum win award for Outstanding Contribution to UK-China Relations.
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Why India is important for strong regional economies post-Brexit UK - A Manchester perspective12 Feb 2018
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Manchester Innovates India Engagement1 Feb 2018
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Mancunians are known for plain speaking and decisive actions. Today the city is embodying that spirit by launching an innovative approach to…

January 2018

Newly launched BankiFi takes global banks and its business customers ‘Beyond Open’26 Jan 2018
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Today BankiFi enters the market with its consent driven multi-bank aggregator platform that forms the foundation for a range of value add business…
Incremental opens MediaCityUK office and sets ambitious growth targets25 Jan 2018
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Digital services firm Incremental Group has opened an office at MediaCityUK in Salford and aims to employ 60 staff there by 2020…
Manchester landmarks become 1940s Houses of Parliament in new Churchill film ‘Darkest Hour’ 22 Jan 2018
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Manchester Town Hall and the John Rylands Library can be seen doubling as WWII-era Houses of Parliament in new feature film ‘Darkest…
The Magic of Manchester16 Jan 2018
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“What Manchester does today, the rest of the world does tomorrow.” This well-known phrase was coined in the Victorian era but still…
Smart cities expert places Manchester 'at top of the list'4 Jan 2018
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Global smart cities advocate Chelsea Collier met the Manchester contingent at the 2017 South by Southwest technology festival in Austin, Texas.…
Success for Animation UK’s Campaign for Additional Money for Children's TV Programming3 Jan 2018
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Animation UK’s campaign to secure additional money for children’s TV programming received a boost following Culture Secretary Karen…

December 2017

Manchester to welcome fast growth Indian SMEs21 Dec 2017
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MIDAS will welcome five of India’s fastest growing digital technology SMEs to Manchester in 2018 after partnering with Deloitte India for their…
Video: Salford-based BBC Children’s launches Own It internet safety website13 Dec 2017
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Development of a major new BBC website aimed at giving young people the confidence and resilience they need to tackle the challenges they face…
Factory to create 40 jobs with state of the art Factory Creative Engine8 Dec 2017
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Factory has opened dedicated state-of-the-art studio facilities to produce traditional and modern animation techniques.
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Graphene at the forefront of a sports footwear revolution8 Dec 2017
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A University of Manchester partnership is launching a revolutionary world-first in the sports footwear market following a unique collaboration with…
India's Top 5 Tech SMEs Win Manchester Establishment Packages6 Dec 2017
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Indian digital tech SMEs BIZOM, e-Zest, ZIFO, BRIDGEi2i and Appnomic Systems will be travelling to the UK next year after being announced as winners…
Does the rise of the machines make a city innovative?5 Dec 2017
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Does the rise of the machines make a city innovative? Experts join the debate at the Children's Global Media summit in Manchester…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to attend BBC-curated Children’s Global Media Summit4 Dec 2017
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The Duke of Cambridge will deliver a keynote speech on children’s mental health at the Children’s Global Media Summit on Wednesday 6…
Factory MD welcomes CGMS 20171 Dec 2017
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Manchester-based Factory produces a range of shows for clients internationally, including children’s classic Clangers, Newzoids, Scream…

November 2017

Manchester's Inward Investment Agency Turns 2024 Nov 2017
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MIDAS, Manchester’s inward investment agency has reached a milestone celebrating its 20th birthday.
Since being established in 1997, the…
Manchester Seeks India's Fastest Growing Digital Companies24 Nov 2017
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Manchester UK is seeking India’s fastest growing digital companies to join its world-class ecosystem, the second largest in the UK, as part…
Google CFO Ruth Porat says ‘thank you’ to pioneering Manchester23 Nov 2017
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Senior Google executive Ruth Porat paid tribute to Manchester’s pioneering roles in the fields of computer science and nuclear physics…
Cyberbullying experts to address young people’s mental health at Children’s Global Media Summit 201717 Nov 2017
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Helping children to thrive online will be the key focus of a panel session at CGMS 2017, curated by the BBC next month.
The panel will feature…
UK’s Most Exciting Recruitment Investor Launches in Manchester Offering Successful Applicants up to £500k 16 Nov 2017
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James Caan’s Recruitment Entrepreneur (RE) venture is now open for business in the North West and looking for new investments in the…
Nadine Merabi and Hayley Hassall Attend Event Celebrating Manchester’s Rebirth from Cottonopolis to E-Commerce Capital 16 Nov 2017
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Eveningwear fashion designer Nadine Merabi and TV presenter Hayley Hassall attended Digital Fashion Futures, a special event held on Wednesday 15…
Fashion experts discuss Manchester's rebirth from "Cottonopolis" to E-Commerce capital15 Nov 2017
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The revival of Manchester’s fashion industry in the digital age and how our lives are becoming faster and smarter are some of the topics to be…
Manimation 2017 Programme Revealed6 Nov 2017
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Manchester joins global network of UNESCO Cities of Literature1 Nov 2017
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Manchester has been successful in its bid to join UNESCO’s worldwide Creative Cities network as a City of Literature.
Manchester,…

October 2017

Game Changing Education Project Launched in Manchester3 Oct 2017
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A new Higher Education concept which would offer students paid placements in business whilst also developing their personal AND academic talents…
Start Up Stories: Brexit not stopping Manchester Investment3 Oct 2017
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It’s been over a year now since the vote for the UK to leave the European Union and it feels like a suitable time to gauge the…

September 2017

Manchester company helps raise awareness of Gynaecological Cancer21 Sep 2017
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A Manchester cervical cancer diagnostic company, is helping to raise awareness of the five gynaecological cancers - womb, ovarian, cervical,…
Salford develops links with top Asian management school18 Sep 2017
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The University of Salford has signed a partnership agreement with Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), one of the top management…
US trade mission showcases Manchester investment opportunity14 Sep 2017
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Devolved £6bn healthcare budget accelerates innovation and product rollout
A gateway for healthcare talent with 260+ biomed companies…

August 2017

Manchester Royal Eye Hospital administers its first gene therapy treatment 29 Aug 2017
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Manchester Royal Eye Hospital (MREH) achieves a historical milestone, as it delivers gene therapy at this hospital for the first time. MREH…
College Invests in Manchester's Talent9 Aug 2017
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COLLEGE INVESTS £1MILLION IN MANCHESTER’S NEXT GENERATION OF GAMING TALENT
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Telepsy set up UK base in Manchester4 Aug 2017
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A digital health company with a platform for mental health diagnosis and treatment have chosen Manchester for their first UK office.
Based…

July 2017

Guest Blog: Women in Tech - Closing the Gender Gap13 Jul 2017
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Andy Golpys, co-founder and creative director of north-west web design studio MadeByShape, discusses the gender gap in the UK tech sector…
XYZ Works, Manchester’s newest hybrid co-work space to launch in August 12 Jul 2017
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All Work announces launch date for XYZ Works as it soars to 50% capacity
XYZ Works is set to define a new era in co-working spaces in…
Strong Case for Direct Route from Manchester to Mumbai or Delhi says MIDAS CEO6 Jul 2017
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Securing a direct flight between Manchester and one of India’s major cities such as Mumbai or Delhi would further strengthen developing…

June 2017

Alstom to celebrate 175 years of Manchester Longsight depot2 Jun 2017
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Alstom has announced a series of activities to celebrate 175 years of railway history in Manchester Longsight depot. The main anniversary event…

May 2017

Transcom arrives in Manchester31 May 2017
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Transcom - an Israeli company offering specialist language translation services to academics and professionals in the life sciences industry…
UK Regions Ready to Fuel the Tech Phenomena as CBRE Ranking Reveals Winning Creative Credentials18 May 2017
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Global real estate advisor CBRE has published today, ‘Creative Regions’, a first of its kind report, showcasing the Top 25 Regional…
Manchester identified by major European company, Distrelec, for new ‘Enterprise Hub’15 May 2017
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Distrelec – part of the long established, Swiss founded Dätwyler group – has announced that the company is to open a new…
Startup Cities: Manchester11 May 2017
Categories: Digital and Technology

Digital culture is booming in the northern UK city, which has the highest amount of digital-sector jobs outside of London.
The city that…
Graphene membranes can make nuclear industry greener9 May 2017
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Graphene could help reduce the energy cost of producing heavy water and decontamination in nuclear power plants by over one hundred times compared…

April 2017

Northern Gateway Partnership Announced27 Apr 2017
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Far East Consortium International Ltd (FEC) has been selected to work with Manchester City Council to deliver the Northern Gateway – the…
Graphene sieve turns seawater into drinking water22 Apr 2017
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Graphene-based membranes have attracted considerable attention as promising candidates for new filtration technologies. Now the much sought-after…

February 2017

Manchester Strenghthens Relationship With Japan By Welcoming New Ambassador22 Feb 2017
Categories: Latest News

Manchester will welcome the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Mr Koji Tsuruoka to the city on Tuesday 21st February. The visit aims to…
Cervical cancer diagnostic company announces operational changes20 Feb 2017
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Cervical cancer diagnostic specialist Zilico, has today announced a number of operational changes designed to better align its operations.
Going…
Manchester is Europe’s third most influential city17 Feb 2017
Categories: Latest News

The city's work within the Northern Powerhouse initiative has also given it kudos on an international level.
Manchester has been named as one…
Manchester is the UK's IOT Demonstrator City with Big Ideas15 Feb 2017
Categories: IoT and Smart Cities

Many things spring to mind when you think of Manchester in a creative, digital and technology capacity. Pioneers of computer science and leaders in…
Tech-ing Manchester's Strengths to the Next Level13 Feb 2017
Categories: Broadcast and Media

The creative industry is currently the fastest growing in the UK and proof of Manchester’s vibrant and competitive, digital and tech ecosystem…
Waterland Private Equity Investments Opens UK Office9 Feb 2017
Categories: Banking and Financial Services

Waterland Private Equity Investments has opened an office in Manchester: its sixth office next to Bussum (Netherlands), Antwerp (Belgium),…
Manchester is a Top 20 European City for Digital Innovation3 Feb 2017
Categories: Digital and Technology

The latest European Digital City Index 2016, independently compiled by Nesta, the UK Innovation Foundation, ranked Manchester in 16th place…

January 2017

India’s Hero Cycles Invests £2m In Manchester-based Global Design Centre30 Jan 2017
Categories: Advanced Manufacturing

Hero Cycles, one of the world’s biggest manufacturers of bicycles, today opened a £2m global design centre in Manchester.
Mr Pankaj…
£12M Alpha Logistics Facility Completed30 Jan 2017
Categories: Logistics

The Airport City Manchester joint venture has completed its new £12m logistics facility ALPHA.
The 130,000 sq ft development at Airport…
The Children’s Global Media Summit19 Jan 2017
Categories: Animation

Monumental Partnerships will be struck at the Children’s Global Media Summit, on your doorstep in December 2017 – are you ready for…
World’s lightest mechanical watch revealed thanks to Graphene16 Jan 2017
Categories: Lightweighting

An ultralight high-performance mechanical watch made with graphene is unveiled today in Geneva at the Salon International De La Haute…
Manchester’s Factory gets the go-ahead12 Jan 2017
Categories: Creative and Media

Planning permission granted, funding confirmed, and operator announced
The plans for Factory, the brand new flagship cultural venue for the North…

December 2016

Manchester makes Europe’s top 20 list for digital innovation23 Dec 2016
Categories: Digital and Technology

Manchester is a top 20 European digital city according to a recent report which looks at how well different cities support digital entrepreneurship.…
Business of Science conference to return for 201721 Dec 2016
Categories: Latest News

A conference celebrating the connection between business and science is set to make a return to Manchester in 2017.
The Business of Science…
Manchester gets double top 10 ranking for strategy and connectivity in fDi global report12 Dec 2016
Categories: Latest News

Manchester will end 2016 on a high note following the announcement that the region has been awarded two top 10 foreign direct investment (FDI)…

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