London-based civil servants offered move to No 10 North in Manchester
Summary
The UK government is encouraging some London-based civil servants to move to Manchester to work at a new government office called No 10 North. The office is currently at Heron House and will eventually move to a new building planned for 2032. Staff moving north will get relocation support, and the office aims to hire about 300 people within 18 months.Key Facts
- Civil servants in London have been offered packages to relocate to Manchester.
- No 10 North is a new Downing Street branch currently based in Heron House, Manchester.
- The longer-term location will be a "Digital Campus" building in Manchester, expected to finish in 2032.
- The plan includes moving staff from Whitehall departments like Treasury and Cabinet Office.
- Many government leaders from Northern England are involved, including Andy Burnham.
- Around 300 new employees are planned to be hired within 18 months.
- Some senior figures from Greater Manchester Combined Authority have agreed to move to No 10 North.
- There may be a dedicated secretary of state and junior minister for No 10 North, but this is not confirmed yet.
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