Brief
UK launches £7 million study into a Northern England Olympic bid
The government will fund a comprehensive assessment of venues, transport and bid chances for a 2040s Games.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The UK government is allocating £7 million to a feasibility study on whether northern England could host a future Olympic and Paralympic Games, Chancellor John Healey said he will unveil the plan in Wednesday’s Budget.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham described the prospect as "something everyone can get behind" and added that the Olympics can unite the country. The study follows a May‑2026 UK Sport evaluation commissioned before Burnham entered No 10.
Healey said the assessment will examine venues, transport infrastructure and the likelihood of a successful bid, working with UK Sport, northern mayors and the British Olympic and Paralympic Associations.
Key facts
- The UK government will fund a £7 million feasibility study for a northern England Olympic bid. (independent.co.uk)
- Chancellor John Healey will announce the study in the upcoming Budget. (independent.co.uk)
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the bid would be "something everyone can get behind". (independent.co.uk)
- The study follows a May 2026 UK Sport preliminary evaluation. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Northern England Olympic Games bid takes step forward with major new study”
