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What the COP28 deal means for Greater Manchester businesses
The COP28 climate summit adopted a final deal on Wednesday after two weeks of negotiations marked by controversy and disputes over the future of fossil fuels. Representatives from nearly 200 countries attended the summit in Dubai, ultimately agreeing to a landmark...
Business leaders across Greater Manchester key join a new board to drive forward technical education
Business leaders across key sectors in Greater Manchester have joined a new board, which will drive forward the city-region’s technical education, skills and work ambitions using industry insight. The first Employer Integration Board meeting took place this week...
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology officially launches new second home in Salford
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced that it will establish its second headquarters in Salford, Greater Manchester creating hundreds of new roles in the region. Greater Manchester is renowned globally for its industrial legacy and...
Atom Valley to open new centre aimed at developing advanced sustainable materials
A new state-of-the-art centre, supporting the development and commercialisation of advanced sustainable materials, will bring high-impact investment to Rochdale and Greater Manchester. The Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability (CEAMS) will be...
English National Opera announce plans for new home in Greater Manchester
In a boost to our region's cultural sector, The English National Opera (ENO) is set to move to Manchester, establishing its main base outside of London. ENO and Greater Manchester are pleased to announce a new working partnership to develop a new home for the opera...
Greater Manchester to receive £7 million funding to accelerate net zero ambitions
Greater Manchester is set to receive £7 million in funding to accelerate the region’s net zero ambitions over the next two years. The funding will build on the already established Local Area Energy Plans, which identify the £12.5 billion of investment in...