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Manchester has been selected to host the prestigious European College of Sport Science (ECSS) Annual Congress in 2027, solidifying the city’s position as a global leader in sport and exercise science…
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Greater Manchester is setting out ambitious new plans to drive growth across Bury and Rochdale with a new Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC). The Northern Gateway MDC would be part of Atom…
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Innovate UK has announced £30 million of further funding to extend its highly successful pilot programme that is shaping the future of UK industrial strategy into 2026. The Innovation Accelerator…
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Citylabs 4.0, the newest phase of Manchester’s world-leading health innovation campus, has officially opened its doors, further strengthening the city’s reputation as a major centre for life sciences…
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Saica Flex, the flexible packaging division of Saica Group, officially launched its brand-new machinery and facilities during a special event at the Saica Flex site in Wigan on 19 March. The £6…
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Delivery of integrated payment system – unlocking seamless travel between bus and tram under a single, simple and affordable fare structure – brings Greater Manchester in line with other global…
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits BNY's new Angel Square hub for its 2,000 staff. Global bank BNY says it wants to expand its office in Manchester where it already employs 2,000 people – and its CEO…
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The North West of England is set to play a central role in the global space economy after Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram signed a…
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Businesses across Greater Manchester can now access free, tailored skills development support to help address workforce challenges, boost productivity, and invest in staff training. The £4.5m…
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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…
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