The UK government has allocated £7m to assess a possible Olympic bid for the north of England, with the aim of hosting the Games in the 2040s.
The UK government has allocated £7m to assess a possible Olympic bid for the north of England. The funds will support a comprehensive feasibility study, with a view to hosting the Games in the 2040s.
The idea has gained traction since February, when a group of mayors from northern cities first wrote to the culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, asking her to bring the Olympics to their neighbourhood.
Why this matters: The Olympic bid could provide outside investment and regional infrastructure for the north of England.
What this means for you: If an Olympics bid were to succeed, it could bring significant investment and infrastructure development to the north of England.
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