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Nearly £50 million unlocked for world-leading UK Biobank following new industry backing

Nearly £50 million unlocked for world-leading UK Biobank following new industry backing

by Nikki Brown | Jul 31, 2024 | GMLEP News

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced it will provide around £8 million worth of cloud computing storage access to support UK Biobank, the world’s leading biomedical database based in Greater Manchester. Research being used to develop new ways to prevent, diagnose...
Manchester and Salford claim top spots in SAS AI Cities Index 2024

Manchester and Salford claim top spots in SAS AI Cities Index 2024

by Nikki Brown | Jul 24, 2024 | GMLEP News

Manchester has been named the UK’s most AI-ready city outside London, according to a report from AI and analytics software firm SAS with Salford also rising the ranks to third. Researchers looked at the number of AI-related companies in each city, the number of...
24-hour transport pilot to launch from September with new night bus services in parts of Greater Manchester

24-hour transport pilot to launch from September with new night bus services in parts of Greater Manchester

by Nikki Brown | Jul 22, 2024 | GMLEP News

A 24-hour transport pilot will get underway in parts of Greater Manchester from September 1 as the Bee Network looks to support the region’s night-time economy and those who work within it, from hospitality staff to health and logistics workers. Night buses will run...
“Greater Manchester is ready to build”: Mayor steps up housing ambition and unveils landlord charter

“Greater Manchester is ready to build”: Mayor steps up housing ambition and unveils landlord charter

by Nikki Brown | Jul 18, 2024 | GMLEP News

Greater Manchester is stepping up its plans to tackle the housing crisis by delivering new homes and improving standards in the rental sector with a pioneering new deal for renters and landlords. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has announced an offer to the...
Japan 2025: Greater Manchester sets out plans to boost trade, investment, and cultural connections

Japan 2025: Greater Manchester sets out plans to boost trade, investment, and cultural connections

by Phoebe Rowe | Jul 16, 2024 | Business News, Insights

Distributed on behalf of the Greater Manchester Japan Steering Group Greater Manchester is getting ready to take its partnership with Japan to the next level in 2025, as the city-region prepares for a host of major events, activities, and visits to celebrate its...
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