Northern England Olympics bid backed with £7million in Budget
The Chancellor is set to announce a £7million fund to examine a potential future bid to host the Olympics(Image: PA)
TL;DR
- A £7 million fund will be allocated to examine a potential future bid for the Olympics in northern England.
- The feasibility study will assess how the Games could work in practice, including venues and transport.
- Hosting the Games would be part of plans to boost growth and regenerate towns and cities.
- Manchester previously bid unsuccessfully to stage the 2000 Olympic Games.
- The work will involve the Government, UK Sport, Northern mayors, and the British Olympic and Paralympic Associations.