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)

Northern England Olympics bid backed with £7million in Budget

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.

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