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The latest news from MIDAS and the Greater Manchester business community.
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Abdulkarim Kitmana
Sector Marketing Executive
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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