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Manchester United secures land for new 100,000-seat stadium

Place , Sport

Manchester United has secured the majority of the land required to build a new 100,000-seat stadium, marking a major milestone…

University of Manchester in top 40 in QS World University

The University of Manchester has been ranked in the top 40 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027.   The…

Award-winning Irish animation studio Kavaleer launches UK operation in Manchester

Creative & media

Kavaleer, the acclaimed Irish animation studio, is opening its first overseas office at Campfield, Manchester’s creative and technology campus in…

MediaCity launches Ultimate World Cup playground

Sport

MediaCity announces its biggest programme of events to date for the World Cup, from baller-league style football pitch to big…

New £10.5m Greater Manchester production fund to supercharge film and

Creative & media

A NEW £10.5m fund is launching to attract major film and TV projects to Greater Manchester, support local production companies,…

Greater Manchester launches £50 million fund for innovation

Advanced materials & manufacturing , Digital, cyber & AI , Life sciences & healthcare innovation

Greater Manchester is backing five innovative projects with £50 million to drive growth and create jobs in sectors ranging from…

Irish companies double down on investment in the North of

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Irish companies are opening new offices, creating jobs and helping to deliver some of Greater Manchester’s biggest building projects, as…

Manchester named UK’s most AI ready city for third year

Digital, cyber & AI

Manchester has been crowned the UK’s most AI-ready city in 2026, according to new research. For the third consecutive year, Manchester…

INVEST MANCHESTER Monthly | June 2026

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This month’s newsletter reflects the confidence and international attention continuing to build around Greater Manchester as a place to invest,…