Mayor of Greater Manchester Bev Craig has announced that organisations and companies who are awarded funding from the city-region’s Good Growth Fund must also be signed up to its Good Employment Charter. First launched in 2019, the Good Employment Charter seeks to improve employment standards by … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester ranks third in attractiveness for foreign investment
Greater Manchester has been named the UK's third most attractive location for foreign direct investment, according to Irwin Mitchell's Investment Confidence Index and research from the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr). The Index assesses 48 locations across the UK using measures … [Read more...]
Manchester to host 2027 G20 Summit
Greater Manchester will host leaders of the world's largest economies as the Manchester Central convention centre has been chosen as the venue for the 22nd G20 Leaders' Summit in November 2027. On 27 and 28 November 2027, the city-region will host heads of government from G20 members, comprising … [Read more...]
New report reveals economic impact of Manchester Airport’s second runway after 25 years
A new report has revealed how the construction of a second runway at Manchester Airport has driven foreign investment, exports and academic progress across the North over the past 25 years. The study, available in full here, by economic consultants Metro Dynamics, A Route to Growth for the North, … [Read more...]
Full slate of candidates confirmed ahead of election for next Mayor of Greater Manchester
The candidates vying to be elected as the next Mayor of Greater Manchester have been confirmed ahead of the upcoming Mayoral By-Election on 30th July. Seven candidates will be on the ballot paper when voters across the city region go to the polls in the Greater Manchester Combined Authority … [Read more...]
Centre for Cities report reveals Greater Manchester as leading big UK city for growth and productivity
A report by think-tank, Centre for Cities, has highlighted how Greater Manchester is among the best performing cities in the UK for growth and productivity. The organisation's Big Cities Outlook report for 2026 sets out how the government can achieve its objectives of raising living standards … [Read more...]
Manchester again named top UK city for foreign investment after London in EY survey
Manchester has remained the UK's most successful city for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) outside the capital, according to the annual EY UK Attractiveness Survey 2026. While the city-region saw a decline in the number of projects, mirroring a trend seen across much of Europe, it … [Read more...]
Regional mayors granted greater powers over innovation funding
Regional mayors across England, including in Greater Manchester, will gain control of Local Innovation Partnership funding, giving them greater powers to support key local industries to grow and create jobs. Changes will take effect after the next Spending Review, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall … [Read more...]
Brinnington residents invited to help shape £20 million Pride in Place investment
Stockport Council is inviting local residents to apply to join Brinnington's Pride in Place Board, and take a role in shaping how £20 million government investment will impact the community. Brinnington secured the £20 million through the national Pride in Place programme last year, and work is … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse Rail takes next step forward
Plans to improve rail connections across the North of England have taken another step forward with the inclusion of the Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill in the King's Speech on 13th May. The Bill will resurrect plans first included in the High Speed Rail (Crewe-Manchester) Bill for a new railway … [Read more...]
Treasury greenlight for plans to bring 8,800 civil service digital jobs to Greater Manchester
The business case for a new 900,000 sq ft workspace in Manchester has been approved by the Treasury, paving the way to bring 8,800 civil service digital jobs into the city-region. Built on brownfield land in the city centre, the Manchester Digital Campus will bring together staff from multiple … [Read more...]
Parliament approves Stockport MDC expansion in UK first
Stockport has achieved a national first after Parliament approved the expansion of Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC), tripling its boundary to cover the entire town centre. The Parliamentary approval, driven by Stockport Council and backed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy … [Read more...]
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