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Siemens Reveals Plans to Decarbonise Trafford Park Industrial Estate by

Low carbon

Siemens has set a target to decarbonise Trafford Park, one of Europe’s largest industrial estates, by 2038. The work will…

Brits Unhappy With Foreign Banking Charges; Only 26% Clear on

Financial, professional, business services

GFT opened its Regional Innovation Hub in Greater Manchester in September 2021 and is driving the digital transformation of the world’s leading companies…

Today Marks Six Years Since Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy

The Mayor of Greater Manchester has reflected on the last six years since being first elected, and outlines plans for…

The University of Manchester Partners with National Grid in Three

Low carbon

The University of Manchester is a partner in three projects, to be delivered by National Grid, as part of the…

Digital and Creative Project Secures Funding Boost

Creative & media , Digital, cyber & AI

A project which aims to strengthen Salford and Greater Manchester's digital and creative economy, has been awarded funding through the…

New £1.3m Packaging Innovation Lab Opens in Rochdale

Advanced materials & manufacturing

A new £1.3m packaging Innovation Lab built by Salford-based MC Construction has been unveiled by Macfarlane Packaging at its flagship…

5 Reasons why Greater Manchester is a prime location for

Life sciences & healthcare innovation

As the UK’s first World Health Organisation  age-friendly city region with a long and distinguished history in developing a leading…

Vector Homes Case Study

Advanced materials & manufacturing , Low carbon

Company overview Starting out with a team of four people, the idea for CleanTech startup, Vector Homes was born just…

Greater Manchester FinTech Sector Set to be Worth £1 billion

Financial, professional, business services

A new report from Whitecap Consulting shows that the FinTech sector in Greater Manchester is the largest outside London, employs…