Rachel Reeves has confirmed the government will back plans for a major redevelopment of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium.  United bosses have promised the scheme would create a "world-class" stadium,

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 make a decision at the end of the season on whether to redevelop Old Trafford or build a new stadium.

Manchester United have received a major boost in plans for the redevelopment of Old Trafford with UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves throwing her support behind the project. Reeves says United’s ambition to create a community hub around the stadium is a “shining example of the bold pro-development model that will drive growth across the region” — in a sign the government is ready to help enable some form of financial backing.

The Mayor of Greater Manchester featured on BBC Breakfast on Wednesday to explain where Manchester United's current bid stands

United are set to make a decision at the end of the season whether to redevelop the existing stadium into an 87,000-capacity venue or build a brand-new 100,000-capacity ground whi