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Major economic boost for the North as Manchester Airport adds Delhi route and daily services to India
The North is set for a major economic boost thanks to a new direct air route to India's capital. The service between Manchester Airport and Delhi was announced at the start of a trade mission to India led by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. It will be operated by...
Manchester City Council invests in MIX MANCHESTER
The joint venture partnership behind MIX MANCHESTER has confirmed Manchester City Council (MCC) has taken a 30% stake in the development, as well as existing shareholder, Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), increasing its share in the project from 10% up to 30%....
Convatec to open new Manchester R&D hub in £500m UK investment
Medical products and technology firm Convatec has unveiled plans for a new research and development site in Manchester as part of over £742 million of investment in the UK and US over the next decade. The FTSE 100 listed firm said it has earmarked £500 million of...
Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation Expansion to Supercharge Regeneration
Stockport's regeneration has hit a new milestone - its Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) is one step away from expanding to cover the whole town centre, tripling its boundary in a UK first. The move, approved by Greater Manchester Combined Authority on Friday...
Manchester’s Victoria North named as one of Labour’s 12 new town projects
Victoria North has been named as one of the twelve new towns confirmed by the Government following publication of an independent report that recommends 12 locations as potential new towns. A New Towns Unit will be established by the government to progress development...
Greater Manchester awarded £25 million to support creative industries
Creative sector businesses in Greater Manchester are set for a boost following the award of £25 million in funding from government to the region. Greater Manchester is one of six English regions already with strengths in creative industries such as film and TV, music,...