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Greater Manchester to boost the number of School Streets to
Low carbon
The number of School Streets in Greater Manchester is set to increase to 60 in the next year as part…
Our Manchester Strategy for 2025-35 has been launched
Financial, professional, business services
The Our Manchester Strategy 2025-35 sets the city’s priorities for the next ten years. Priorities chosen by many thousands of…
Global sports brand, Puma, shifting its UK HQ from London
Sport
Global sportswear brand, Puma will open its new UK HQ in Manchester, having agreed a 20,000 sq ft lease at…
BT completes UK office transformation plan with opening of flagship
Digital, cyber & AI
BT has announced the opening of its new multi-million-pound office in the heart of Manchester. The opening of Four New Bailey…
Report says Greater Manchester on course to become European leader
Digital, cyber & AI
Greater Manchester’s AI companies are now valued at £3.14bn, more than five times their 2020 valuation, and the city region…
Plans submitted for first phase of ‘nationally significant’ employment site
Advanced materials & manufacturing
Plans have been submitted for the largest proposed employment site in Greater Manchester. The Northern Gateway Development Vehicle (NGDV), a…
University of Manchester ranks in top 5 universities for spinout
Financial, professional, business services
The University of Manchester has been ranked the fourth highest academic institution for the total number of spinout companies generated…
Stephen Young Named New Chief Executive of Salford City Council
Financial, professional, business services
Stephen Young, the current chief executive of Halton Council, has been appointed to take over as the chief executive of…
UK’s tallest tower outside London approved by Manchester council
Real Estate
A planning application by Salboy Group, that will see it build the UK’s tallest tower outside London, has been approved…
