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Manchester’s Economy Predicted to Be the UK’s Third-Fastest Growing Between 2024 and 2026

Manchester’s Economy Predicted to Be the UK’s Third-Fastest Growing Between 2024 and 2026

by Nikki Brown | Feb 28, 2023 | Insights

According to EY’s latest Regional Economic Forecast, Manchester is set to see the third-fastest economic growth of all UK towns and cities between 2024 and 2026.   When measured by Gross Value Added (GVA), Manchester’s economy is expected to see annual average...
Manchester and the Greater Manchester Business Board (LEP) take top spots in International Investment Rankings

Manchester and the Greater Manchester Business Board (LEP) take top spots in International Investment Rankings

by Nikki Brown | Feb 23, 2023 | GMLEP News

Manchester and the Greater Manchester Business Board (LEP) have both gained top rankings in The Financial Times’ FDi European Cities and Regions of the Future 2023/24 report, showcasing the city-region as a major international business hub and leading investment...
Manchester confirmed as biggest tech hub outside of London as tech firms raise record £532m funding in 2022

Manchester confirmed as biggest tech hub outside of London as tech firms raise record £532m funding in 2022

by Nikki Brown | Feb 7, 2023 | GMLEP News

Manchester tech companies raised a record £532 million of funding in 2022. This is a 50 per cent increase on 2021 and more than many major European cities including Rome, Brussels, Warsaw and Lisbon. The latest data from DCMS also confirms Manchester as the...
Japan’s Daikin picks Manchester, UK as test bed for green tech

Japan’s Daikin picks Manchester, UK as test bed for green tech

by Nikki Brown | Feb 6, 2023 | GMLEP News

Japanese industrial company Daikin has signed a deal with Greater Manchester to deploy heat pumps in some of its public buildings and act as a test bed for the technology. Daikin – one of the world’s largest air conditioning manufacturers – will...
Greater Manchester identified as a leading net zero economic hotspot in the UK generating over 26,000 jobs in the sector

Greater Manchester identified as a leading net zero economic hotspot in the UK generating over 26,000 jobs in the sector

by Nikki Brown | Jan 31, 2023 | GMLEP News

The UK’s green economy contributed $71bn in Gross Value Added (GVA) last year according to a major new report from think-tank the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Greater Manchester has been identified as a net-zero hotspot in the UK.  Produced in...
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