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The UK government is launching “No 10 North” — a bold new initiative to relocate key operations to Manchester, led by Louise Haigh as the first Northern secretary of state. With relocation incentives for London-based civil servants, an AI Taskforce, and plans for a future “Digital Campus” in Ancoats, this move aims to rebalance power and boost the Northern economy. Set to begin in Heron House — already home to GCHQ — the plan could see 300 new hires within 18 months, drawing talent from across Whitehall and Greater Manchester. While locals are buzzing, some officials were caught off guard by the sudden shift — signaling a major, possibly transformative, change for UK governance.

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