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Greater Manchester FinTech sector is the largest outside London as it approaches £1 billion
A new report from Whitecap Consulting shows that the FinTech sector in Greater Manchester is the largest outside London, employing 10,000 people, and is set to contribute more than £1 billion to the regional economy this year. Launched at a FinTech North event hosted...
Green construction tech Concretene boosted by Arup and Black Swan deals
An innovative technology designed to reduce carbon emissions in the construction sector – Concretene™ – received significant industry backing this week, with equity deals concluded between its developer, Nationwide Engineering Research & Development (NERD), global...
Manchester set to be the UK’s most attractive city for institutional investors in 2023
New research shows Manchester is set to be the UK’s most attractive city for institutional investors in 2023. In the inaugural Brabners Northern Investment Index report, Manchester is ranked as the number one city for investment in 2023, ahead of London. Cardiff was...
Greater Manchester leaders sign trailblazing devolution deal giving more power over transport, skills and housing
Levelling Up Minister Dehenna Davison and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, along with the ten local council Leaders, have today signed a landmark devolution deal for Greater Manchester, noting a shift in power, funding and responsibility from Whitehall to the region.
Greater Manchester projects selected to receive funding and support through Innovation Accelerator
Ten Greater Manchester projects will receive funding and support after being selected to become part of the city-region’s Innovation Accelerator programme. Greater Manchester was asked by UK Government to pilot the Innovation Accelerator programme alongside Glasgow...
Greater Manchester US Mayoral delegation meet BNY Mellon in New York
The Greater Manchester US Mayoral delegation met with Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) on Thursday 16 March, to discuss BNY Mellon’s Manchester office as a strategic growth location, as the company seeks to diversify its UK presence and leverage the city-region’s...