Latest News
The latest news from MIDAS and the Greater Manchester business community.
9 min read
In January 2025, a new strategy for Greater Manchester’s visitor economy was published, setting out a roadmap to lead the sector sustainably through an expected period of growth coming to the region…
Learn More
1 min read
As part of International Women’s Day 2025, the University of Salford is celebrating the extraordinary women leading ground-breaking research that transforms everyday lives in Salford and beyond…
Learn More
4 min read
As St. Patrick's Day celebrations commence across Greater Manchester, the city-region reflects on the significant impact of Irish investments that have steadily strengthened over recent years. The…
Learn More
5 min read
Lancashire Cricket is set to host a ‘Destination Manchester’ trade networking event during the Club’s 2025 pre-season tour of Bengaluru. The event, which will be held on Tuesday 18 March at the…
Learn More
2 min read
AECOM hosts city and business leaders from Manchester and Austin for roundtable discussions to foster shared learnings and collaboration AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, joined Greater…
Learn More
3 min read
Manchester United have announced plans for a new 100,000-seater stadium that co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe says would be the "world’s greatest" football ground. The Premier League club have been…
Learn More
6 min read
At the invitation of the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar paid an official visit to the United Kingdom from March 4-9, 2025 (during this period, he…
Learn More
3 min read
Mayor Andy Burnham and Cllr Bev Craig lead Greater Manchester delegation of civic, business and education leaders to Austin New agreement to bring closer collaboration on trade, economic development…
Learn More
3 min read
Manchester Airport has announced a brand-new direct link to India, making it the only airport in the northern part of the UK with a direct connection. IndiGo, the largest airline in India, made the…
Learn More
4 min read
Manchester City Council (MCC) and Salford City Council (SCC) are working in collaboration on the ambitious long-term regeneration proposals for the Strangeways and Cambridge areas. The draft…
Learn More