Manchester has benefited from a massive expansion in the last 100 years and is now one of the UK’s biggest areas. Unlike other UK cities, there is scant evidence of prehistoric human settlement though a handful of burial sites suggest that there may have been life in the area around the time of the Bronze Age.
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There are few places outside London that are more popular to work in than Manchester. At one time, the city was the leading manufacturing centre in the UK but in the modern era, Manchester is all about the private sector. The most progressive sector is the service industry which is the fastest growing in Britain. In fact, a 2010 poll showed that Manchester was second only to London in terms of being the best place to do business in the UK. The same poll also showed that the city was the 12th best place to do business in the whole of Europe.
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There are just under half a million people living in the city of Manchester though when the Greater Manchester area is taken into account, this population rises to approximately 2.5 million. Because of the level of culture emanating from the city, Manchester is sometimes known as England’s 'second city'. Manchester was hit hard during the bleak times of the 1980s but has recovered splendidly and experienced an upturn in its economy.
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You won’t have to travel far to enjoy the sights and sounds of Manchester. It is a city rich in history and filled with tourist attractions. If you are new to the area, you simply must take time out to visit these places of interest that are outlined below.
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Only London has a bigger office market than Manchester. The Greater Manchester area’s GVA (Gross Value Added) is approximately £42 billion and is the third biggest of any county in England, exceeding the GVA of Wales. Manchester is known for having vast employment opportunities in the fields of finance, banking and insurance. Manchester is also a huge player in the retail field so it's no surprise to find companies in these areas dominating the top 10.
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