While just missing the 1.3m sq ft predicted at the end of Q3, the city has recorded its highest office take-up figure since before the pandemic, according to the Manchester Office Agents Forum.

Ambition North Wales and both local authorities have welcomed the Chancellor’s rubber-stamping of a £160m investment over 10 years, earmarked to grow advanced manufacturing in the area.

Main contractor Russell WBHO has entered the final construction stage on the Science & Technology Facilities Council’s £30m development.

The Formby-based insurance firm has agreed a deal with Lumezia for the 80,000 sq ft Royal Albert Dock building.