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National Policy Shifts Set to Alter Manchester's Employment Landscape
Changes in national skills legislation and funding are expected to shape Manchester’s job market and local workforce training opportunities.
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Listen in English · 29 July 2026 · 1 min
Daily 5 at 5, Manchester, 29 July 2026
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Good evening from Manchester. It's 29 July 2026, and this is Daily 5 at 5. First, People's History Museum: the national museum of democracy and working life. Housed in a former hydraulic pumping station, the museum tells…. Next, Locals Reveal Manchester's 5 Best Neighbourhoods Beyond City Centre. Beyond the city centre, Manchester’s character shifts from industrial grit…. Then, National Policy Shifts Set to Alter Manchester's Employment Landscape. Changes in national skills legislation and funding are expected to…. Also, Pedal-friendly Manchester: the cycling routes safe for families and beginners. From Salford Quays to the Fallowfield Loop, Greater Manchester's growing…. Finally, Manchester's Community Groups Shape 2026 Festival Programme. Local initiatives rooted in diverse traditions and global connections shape…. That's your Daily 5 at 5 for Manchester. We'll be back tomorrow.
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