THE
COMMERCIAL
CAPITAL OF
THE NORTH
Manchester is widely regarded as the
educational, commercial and administrative
capital of the North.
The city has the largest student population in
Europe with over 100,000 students across
four universities.
The local economy is thriving with many blue
chip organisations choosing Manchester as
the location for global headquarters. More than
50 international banks and in excess of 600
international companies operate within the city.
With a population of 2.5 million, a workforce of
1.3 million, a GDP of £28 billion and up to 200
languages spoken, Manchester is fast becoming
one of Europe’s most influential cities.
New Bailey is adjacent to the heart of the
city’s business district with occupiers such as
RBS, HSBC, Bank of New York and Barclays
immediately opposite, along with many other
major organisations.
80 MEMBERS OF THE
FTSE 100 ARE BASED IN
MANCHESTER.
GREATER MANCHESTER
IS THE UK’S LARGEST
COMMERCIAL FINANCE
CENTRE OUTSIDE LONDON.
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