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Salford’s £250m data centre approved to maintain UK’s position as tech leader
Plans for a £250m data centre in Salford, which has been described as "crucial" for the UK to remain a "global leader in technology", have been given the green light. Salford City Council have backed the development, located at Peel Waters' Halo West site between...
Report shows Manchester is most popular UK city outside London to start a tech business
A new report has named Manchester the most popular UK city outside London to start a tech business. Business innovation specialist Capital Enterprise says its poll of decision-makers at UK technology businesses showed Manchester and Liverpool were among the top...
Manchester Airport shares video of how Terminal 2 will look when fully open
Manchester Airport has released video giving passengers a taste of what Terminal 2 will look like when it fully opens later this year. The first phase of the airport’s £1.3 billion transformation programme being carried out over 10 years was finished back in 2021,...
TfGM seeking long-term renewable energy deal to accelerate the UK’s first carbon neutral transport network
Greater Manchester is taking huge steps towards having the first carbon neutral public transport system in the UK by outlining plans to invest significantly in homegrown clean energy to power the Bee Network. A week on from the Government approving an investment-led...
Tameside Means Business Powering Business Growth Workshop
Businesses in Tameside are invited to unlock their true Business Potential a Growth and Finance Event hosted by Tameside Means Business, in partnership with the British Business Bank and GM Business Growth Hub Friday 21st February 9am – 12pm (including breakfast)...
Uni of Manchester health tech spin out secures £1.8m to provide preventative care
A digital therapeutic platform and University of Manchester spinout that focuses on tackling severe mental illness has closed a £1.8m funding round from the GMC Life Sciences Fund By Praetura, NPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance (which is managed by Praetura Ventures as...