Businesses in Stockport are to have the chance to visit Bosch's hydrogen HQ in Germany as part of a new challenge to help UK businesses break into the hydrogen market. The Hydrogen Supply Chain Innovation Challenge is being delivered by GM Business Growth Hub with Bosch and Manchester … [Read more...]
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Cheshire manufacturer announces apprenticeship partnership with Trafford & Stockport College Group
Cheshire manufacturer Cygnet Texkimp has announced an apprenticeship training and recruitment partnership with Trafford & Stockport College Group. The partnership comes as the Northwich-based firm welcomes four new apprentices (pictured left toright: Aaron Maymon, Javier Roberts, Harry … [Read more...]
Climate Education Programme aims to inspire green careers in young people in Greater Manchester
Japanese manufacturer, Daikin, and climate education specialist Generation C have announced a new partnership, backed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), to deliver climate education in schools in the city-region. The initiative for students aged 7-14 aims to connect classroom … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester universities partner with digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers
Two Greater Manchester universities have partnered with the Made Smarter programme to deliver fast-track digital leadership programme for SME manufacturers in the region. The universities have been named as delivery partners for Made Smarter’s Leading Digital Transformation (LDT) programme , a … [Read more...]
£1 million fund launched for SME manufacturers to accelerate digital transformation
Made Smarter, the Government-backed digital adoption programme, has launched a new £1 million funding round to support technology projects among SME manufacturers in Greater Manchester. The funding aims to back dozens of SME manufacturers to invest in technologies like automation, 3D printing and … [Read more...]
Local students hear from women in aviation as Manchester Airport marks International Women’s Day
More than 20 students from local secondary schools met with female staff in roles at Manchester Airport as part of celebrations for International Women's Day (9th March 2025). Pupils from Manchester Enterprise Academy and Dixons Brooklands Academy spend the day at the airport on Friday 8th March … [Read more...]
Abseiling engineers carry out repairs to Stockport Viaduct
A group of engineers abseiled down the side of Stockport's iconic Grade II listed viaduct as Network Rail carries out a £1.1 million restoration of the structure. Last year, Network Rail started the project to remove overgrowing vegetation, clean away graffiti and carry out extensive repairs to … [Read more...]
Stockport electricity network operator secures £40 million to improve rural electricity supply
Stockport based electricity network operator, Electricity North West, has secured £40 million from Ofgem to fund improvements to the power network in rural areas across the region. Funding for six projects over the next four years aim to enhance the reliability of the power network during adverse … [Read more...]
Transpennine Route Upgrade outlines sustainability successes
The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a £10.7 billion rail programme to improve intercity connections between Greater Manchester, Leeds and York, has published a report detailing sustainability achievements from April 2019 to March 2024. The TRU has published its first Sustainable Development … [Read more...]
Closer UK-Saudi ties to bring extra 1,000 jobs to Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is to benefit from a £250 million investment and an extra 1,000 jobs as part of plans to pursue closer UK-Saudi relations. Graphene Innovation Manchester (GIM) is to announce the launch of the world’s first commercial production of graphene-enriched carbon fibre through a … [Read more...]
New alliance to address Greater Manchester electrotechnical skills shortages
Education providers, trade bodies, businesses, local government and the city-region's Chamber of Commerce are partnering on work to address the electrotechnical skills shortages in Greater Manchester. The Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance comprises electrical businesses, education … [Read more...]
Over half of UK businesses prioritising international trade to drive growth, finds Santander research
Over half (52%) of UK businesses are prioritising international trade in their plans for growth according to research by high street bank, Santander. The bank's Santander Trade Barometer has recorded a 5% rise in businesses looking to reach new overseas customers as a growth driver compared to in … [Read more...]
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