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.

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...

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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.

Options to increase capacity to 87,000 at the existing stadium or build a new ground which could hold 100,000 fans are on the table.

The UK Government has backed plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford, regardless of whether Manchester United decide to build a new 100,000-seater stadium

Manchester United's plans to build a 'Wembley of the North' have been backed by the UK government. New co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made no secret of his desire to improve United's stadium, whether that be the refurbishment of Old Trafford or the construction of an enormous new ground,

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.