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Greater Manchester sets out plans for Mayoral Development Corporation across
Advanced materials & manufacturing
Greater Manchester is setting out ambitious new plans to drive growth across Bury and Rochdale with a new Mayoral Development…
University’s Institute of Sport secures major global sports science congress
Sport
Manchester has been selected to host the prestigious European College of Sport Science (ECSS) Annual Congress in 2027, solidifying the…
Manchester launches ‘London-style’ network with modern tap and go contactless
Public Realm
Delivery of integrated payment system – unlocking seamless travel between bus and tram under a single, simple and affordable fare…
Saica Group invests £6 million in new equipment, creating 20
Advanced materials & manufacturing
Saica Flex, the flexible packaging division of Saica Group, officially launched its brand-new machinery and facilities during a special event…
Day in the Life – Elizabeth Smithies, Nexperia
Advanced materials & manufacturing
In this MIDAS series, we speak to professionals from Greater Manchester’s key sectors to get a glimpse into a day…
Global banking giant BNY vows to grow in Manchester as
Financial, professional, business services
Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits BNY's new Angel Square hub for its 2,000 staff. Global bank BNY says it wants to…
North West takes a giant leap into space with landmark
Advanced materials & manufacturing
The North West of England is set to play a central role in the global space economy after Mayor of…
£4.5m programme to deliver essential skills support to Greater Manchester
Financial, professional, business services
Businesses across Greater Manchester can now access free, tailored skills development support to help address workforce challenges, boost productivity, and…
Developments that will shape Greater Manchester’s visitor economy over the
Real Estate
In January 2025, a new strategy for Greater Manchester’s visitor economy was published, setting out a roadmap to lead the sector sustainably…
