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 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.

Manchester United have launched an investigation after hundreds of Rangers fans were able to access areas of the home end at Old Trafford, angering United fans. | ITV News Granada

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

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,