Manchester is well known as being a pioneering city. From the days of the industrial revolution to more recent times of digital innovation and economic progress Manchester has led the way.
Voted the best overall choice for business in the UK outside London, the city attracts increasing national and international companies, all drawn by its competitiveness, its transport links and its highly motivated and skilled workforce.
With recent massive public transport investment, Manchester is now even better placed as a business destination for the future.
The city knows how to enjoy itself too! Award-winning theatres, galleries, museums and concert halls pay testament to the city’s remarkable heritage. Manchester also leads the field in the sporting arena, being recently voted the world’s best ‘Sport City’, for its successful hosting of major international events.
Manchester is a global brand supported by the third largest international airport in the UK and iconic institutions such as Manchester United, Manchester City, The BBC, ITV as well as a rich social and cultural tradition
Manchester contributes £56 billion GVA to the UK
Manchester has the largest regional financial, professional and business services sector outside of London – employing over 324,000 people.
Manchester benefits from one of the largest student populations in Europe with two of the most applied to universities in the UK.
Manchester has one of the largest commuter workforces in Europe – 7.2m
80 of FTSE 100 companies have a presence in Manchester
KPMG has ranked Manchester as the most competitive business location in Europe since 2010.