Despite the debates surrounding HS2 the government has unveiled the ministerial group that will be managing the railway
Spending cuts as a result of austerity have prevented Manchester from outshining rival international cities, but is the Northern Powerhouse still an attainable vision?
Reports suggest since the launch of the ‘Northern Powerhouse’ plan, transport spending in London is continuing to rise, leaving the north behind
Reaction to the news has been mixed, with the university praising Osborne’s dedication to the Northern Powerhouse and its growing economy, while critics have questioned the ex-Chancellor’s credentials
New collaborations and investments with China have been set in occasion of President Xi Jinping’s visit to the UK
A recent report has shown that London’s economy is growing faster than that of any of the northern cities despite plans to create a ‘Northern Powerhouse’
A new study predicts increased employment growth in Manchester after Brexit, propelling the city ahead of London
The household name becomes the latest major company to move Northwards, after Channel 4’s relocation to Leeds last month
Chancellor announces an extra £400m for the Northern Powerhouse aims to invigorate the Northern economy and improve infrastructure and transport links
The government’s proposed ‘Northern Powerhouse’ plans could be in jeopardy after it was announced that secondary schools in Manchester and Liverpool had been underperforming in their GCSE results
Xi, arguably the second most powerful man on the planet, visited Manchester University last week. And it’s thanks to George Osborne
A new report shows that households in Manchester have some of the highest rates of ‘joblessness’ anywhere in the country
