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BT completes UK office transformation plan with opening of flagship
Digital, cyber & AI
BT has announced the opening of its new multi-million-pound office in the heart of Manchester. The opening of Four New Bailey…

University of Manchester ranks in top 5 universities for spinout
Financial, professional, business services
The University of Manchester has been ranked the fourth highest academic institution for the total number of spinout companies generated…

UK’s tallest tower outside London approved by Manchester council
Real Estate
A planning application by Salboy Group, that will see it build the UK’s tallest tower outside London, has been approved…

Greater Manchester invests £10m to support Greater Manchester residents to
Real Estate
Leaders of the ten Greater Manchester local authorities have voted to support £10m of investment to help start the development…

University’s Institute of Sport secures major global sports science congress
Sport
Manchester has been selected to host the prestigious European College of Sport Science (ECSS) Annual Congress in 2027, solidifying the…

Manchester launches ‘London-style’ network with modern tap and go contactless
Place
Delivery of integrated payment system – unlocking seamless travel between bus and tram under a single, simple and affordable fare…

Global banking giant BNY vows to grow in Manchester as
Financial, professional, business services
Chancellor Rachel Reeves visits BNY's new Angel Square hub for its 2,000 staff. Global bank BNY says it wants to…

Manchester and Salford present draft proposals for major Strangeways and
Real Estate
Manchester City Council (MCC) and Salford City Council (SCC) are working in collaboration on the ambitious long-term regeneration proposals for…

SilverScape Launch Virtual Production Capability in Manchester
Digital, cyber & AI
SilverScape, a pioneering creative technology company, have launched its state-of-the-art virtual production services at Versa Studios this month. The launch…











