Rachel Reeves has confirmed the government will back plans for a major redevelopment of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium.  United bosses have promised the scheme would create a "world-class" stadium,

Manchester United has received support from the British government for the club’s project to regenerate the area around its Old Trafford stadium.

Trafford town hall bosses have now backed a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ for the £4.2bn redevelopment of Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium - and with it, the regeneration of western gateway of the city along banks of the Manchester Ship Canal.

Manchester United have been handed a significant boost after the government announced support for plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford.A UK Treasury statement on Saturday evening noted

Sir Jim Ratcliffe could aim to “fast track” delivery of a new 100,000-capacity stadium after Manchester United took another significant step towards the potential creation of a stunning “Wembley of the North” home...

Manchester United's plans to redevelop their Old Trafford home have been boosted after the UK government gave its support to the club's proposals.

Manchester United's plans to redevelop Old Trafford have been boosted by fresh UK Government support. The Red Devils hierarchy have been waiting for an update from the Labour Party following their General Election victory in 2024 as the club looks to boost the stadium's current capacity.