The Manchester Spatial Plan (MSP) is a voluminous document, with grand aspirations and detailed plans. It sets out the blueprint for the development of the Greater Manchester area, from regeneration of brownfield sites to greenbelt zoning, retail strategies to social and affordable housing provision.

After years of negotiations, the British Government, Cambridgeshire County Council and Cambridge City Council have finally agreed on a plan for the development of Cambridge and its county. Here, we look at 10 of the most important and ambitious green-lit projects that will change the face of Britain’s fastest-growing region over the next 10 years.

It’s no surprise that Oxford is such a popular place to live - with its historic town centre, abundance of employers and proximity to beautiful countryside, it provides some of the UK’s highest standards of living.

Looking down at London from a plane’s descent into Heathrow, it feels like the city extends in every direction. Crescents of houses, punctuated by children's parks; grandiose squares and familiar landmarks.

Along with Paris, New York and Tokyo, London is always included in any list of the world’s great cities.