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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...
Greater Manchester strikes historic deal with Osaka on opening day of Japan mission
Greater Manchester has signed a landmark new partnership deal with Osaka on the first day of a mission to strengthen trade and cooperation links with Japan. The agreement will see closer collaboration between Greater Manchester and Osaka to deliver on net zero...
BBC to create ‘daytime TV powerhouse’ in Salford
The BBC has outlined plans to expand its news operations to MediaCityUK by moving its News at One show to Salford as part of its reinvestment plans, which will boost the region’s growing media production offer. The organisation is seeking to "boost its digital...
Greater Manchester sets out 5-year Cyber Strategy
Greater Manchester has launched a new Cyber Strategy for 2023-28 that sets out how the city-region plans to build on its successes in this sector for the next five years. The five-year plan details how the city region will continue its growth within the cyber...