The British government has given key support to the ambitious regeneration project of Old Trafford, which includes the construction of a new stadium for Manchester United. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed this Wednesday that the initiative has official backing from the government,

Manchester United’s plans for a new stadium edged a step closer last night after they received the green light from Trafford Council. United are looking to either build a new, 100,000-seater venue to replace Old Trafford, or revamp the current ground and increase the capacity to 87,000.

Manchester United's plan to build a 100,000-seat stadium has taken a big step toward becoming reality, with the vision receiving the green light from the Trafford Council executive.

Manchester United are set to decide between redeveloping Old Trafford or building a new stadium by the end of the season. The Old Trafford regeneration task force has published its options report into the future of United’s stadium and the proposed regeneration of the surrounding area.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has publicly backed plans for the redevelopment of Manchester United’s home ground Old Trafford. Plans to regenerate the area around Old Trafford were last week approved by the government,