News Review: 27th November

Date: 27/11/2024
Author: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Company: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce

Business Live reports that property leaders say the massive investment in Manchester city centre is paying off by attracting national and international businesses and that Manchester's Northern Quarter is set for transformation as Church Street car park faces demolition.

About Manchester says the city's bid to be the fastest growing UK city in 2024 have been handed a boost with 142 high-growth businesses announcing office and lab openings or expansions in innovation hubs across both the city and Cheshire this year.

Greater Manchester's programme of events for MIPIM 2025 has been announced. The Manchester at MIPIM 2025 programme will celebrate GM’s rapidly growing and diverse economy by offering a deep dive into the many opportunities to invest in its places and people.  

A delegation of senior figures from Greater Manchester have embarked on a multi-city trip to India to build on the strong cultural, commercial, sporting and academic connections.  A series of key engagements were conducted over the week, culminating in a reception at the British Embassy in Delhi.

The Business Desk reports that the Stellantis car factory in Ellesmere Port has escaped closure at the expense of the company's site in Cheshire - read reaction to the news from an expert at the University of Salford here

Marketing Stockport reveals details of work to deliver the £16 million Greek Street Bridge replacement and looks at the dynamics shaping the Stockport economy.