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Plans submitted for first phase of ‘nationally significant’ employment site in Greater Manchester
Plans have been submitted for the largest proposed employment site in Greater Manchester. The Northern Gateway Development Vehicle (NGDV), a 50/50 partnership between Manchester-headquartered Russell LDP and Harworth Group, has lodged an outline planning application...
University of Manchester ranks in top 5 universities for spinout generation
The University of Manchester has been ranked the fourth highest academic institution for the total number of spinout companies generated in the Spotlight on Spinouts 2025 report. Between 2011 and January of this year, 114 spinout companies were tracked for The...
Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki visits Greater Manchester ahead of Osaka EXPO 2025
From April 8 to April 9, Manchester welcomed His Excellency Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki for a visit that celebrated the city’s longstanding and growing ties with Japan. Over the course of two days, Ambassador Suzuki engaged with key figures from Greater Manchester’s...
Greater Manchester invests £10m to support Greater Manchester residents to live well
Leaders of the ten Greater Manchester local authorities have voted to support £10m of investment to help start the development of GM Live Well, Greater Manchester’s commitment to ensuring great everyday support is available to residents in every neighbourhood. This...
Greater Manchester employers urged to pledge T Level placements
A growing number of leading employers in Greater Manchester are already offering T Level placements, and they’re encouraging others to join them in backing the next generation of talent. The campaign is being delivered by The Growth Company on behalf of the Greater...
Rochdale gains £750,000 boost from Arts Council England
Rochdale Borough Council has been awarded £750,000 in Place Partnership funding from Arts Council England. This significant investment reflects Arts Council England’s commitment to encouraging cultural development in its priority places and will play a key role in...