Trafford town hall bosses have now backed a ‘once in a generation opportunity’ for the £4.2bn redevelopment of Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium - and with it, the regeneration of western gateway of the city along banks of the Manchester Ship Canal.

Manchester United has received support from the British government for the club’s project to regenerate the area around its Old Trafford stadium.

Manchester United have been handed a significant boost after the government announced support for plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford.A UK Treasury statement on Saturday evening noted

Manchester United have launched an investigation after hundreds of Rangers fans were able to access areas of the home end at Old Trafford, angering United fans. | ITV News Granada

Hundreds of Rangers fans gained access to home areas of Old Trafford for the Europa League game on Thursday and Man Utd have vowed to investigate how it happened.

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.

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.