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Report shows Manchester Airport has potential add £16.3bn per year to UK economy by 2050
Regional political and business leaders have backed a report showing how further investment and government support for Manchester Airport could nearly triple its contribution to the UK economy and support 85,000 new jobs by 2050. The report from engineering consultant...
Resonance names Manchester as one of Europe’s Best Cities
Resonance Consultancy has ranked 10 UK cities as Europe’s best, including Manchester which ranks at 27 out of 100. The 2024 Europe’s Best Cities report ranks the overall performance of more than 180 principal European cities in metropolitan areas with populations of...
Greater Manchester Business Board Spring Budget response
Greater Manchester Business Board response to the Spring Budget 2024, delivered today (Wednesday 6 March) by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Among the measures focusing on business growth put forward in today’s Budget, there were a number of positive announcements...
Manchester remains a top UK city for Foreign Direct Investment
Manchester been ranked as Top Large UK City for Foreign Direct Investment in the FDI Intelligence European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024 report, confirming the region's status as a thriving hub for investment and economic growth. The Greater Manchester...
Manchester gains recognition as a UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning
Manchester has been officially recognised as a UNESCO City of Lifelong Learning, in recognition of the city's efforts to make lifelong learning a reality for all. The recognition means Manchester joins an international network of 356 cities around the world - the...
University of Salford to boost business potential with ‘Innovation Labs’ Workshops
The University of Salford is hosting a three-day innovation design sprint set to allow local business leaders to explore their potential and progress innovation. Innovation is an essential part of any business, but it can be difficult to carve out the time to explore...