Manchester stands at the heart of the UK, itself a top venue for global investment.

The UK receives more cumulative investment from key overseas markets than any other European Country. As the capital of England's North West region, Manchester is a city of industrial, commercial and technological excellence and a leading centre for education and research. Over 1,600 overseas owned companies have already invested in North West England and 80 of the Financial Times Top 100 companies are represented in the region.

Manchester's talent has long inspired and pioneered development in technology, transport, engineering, computers, medical research and robotics. Manchester remains progressive, inventive and entrepreneurial, a truly cosmopolitan city with a rich cultural heritage.