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Cambridge and Manchester launch new cross-UK innovation cluster to boost growth
A progressive new partnership between the innovation clusters in Manchester and Cambridge aims to boost investment in both cities and across the wider UK. The link-up will draw on the research and sector strengths of both cities to help them accelerate the scale-up of...
Greater Manchester announces mission to boost ties with Japan
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, Leader of Manchester City Council, Bev Craig, and the Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Japan, Greg Clark MP, will lead a delegation to Japan later this year as part of a mission that will celebrate and strengthen bilateral...
Manchester to host WOMEX international music convention in October 2024
International music convention WOMEX has confirmed it will be coming to Manchester next year in a boost for the region's creative sector. The city will host the prestigious global event on behalf of the UK and Ireland next autumn, between 23-27 October 2024. WOMEX -...
Turing Innovation Catalyst launches to supercharge Manchester’s AI ecosystem
A new non-profit organisation, Turing Innovation Catalyst, has launched in Greater Manchester, as it looks to supercharge the region’s growing AI sector. The project aims to create an AI ecosystem, cementing the region as a leading hub of business growth, talent,...
Greater Manchester makes history by retaking control of buses in Bee Network Launch
Greater Manchester has made history as the first place in England to re-take control of its buses after nearly 40 years of deregulation. The launch of the Bee Network this week will mark radical improvements to the city-region’s public transport network. As part of...
DB Schenker invests in all-new Manchester facility in Trafford Park
World-leading logistics provider DB Schenker reveals plans for a new site and a purpose-built development which will more than double the size of its existing facility, with support from MIDAS, Manchester's Inward Investment Agency. The new facility shows the...