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ITEM Club Forecasts Greater Manchester 1.7% Growth Through 2030

9/7/2026

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ITEM Club forecasts Greater Manchester will grow 1.7% annually from 2026 to 2030.
Mayor Andy Burnham said the growth demonstrates a clear theory of regional development.
The forecast shows Liverpool City Region will grow 1.1% per year, slower than Greater Manchester.
New Prime Minister pledged to rewire the state and shift power away from London.
ITEM Club adviser Tim Lyne said devolution’s economic benefits will be gradual, not rapid.

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ITEM Club forecasts Greater Manchester will grow 1.7% annually from 2026 to 2030.
Mayor Andy Burnham said the growth demonstrates a clear theory of regional development.
The forecast shows Liverpool City Region will grow 1.1% per year, slower than Greater Manchester.
New Prime Minister pledged to rewire the state and shift power away from London.
ITEM Club adviser Tim Lyne said devolution’s economic benefits will be gradual, not rapid.