A new fully funded business support programme has launched for firms in Stockport and across Greater Manchester to help them scale up operations internationally. ‘International Scale Up’ will start in November 2025, with applications now open for businesses interested in taking part. The … [Read more...]
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Pakistan International Airlines launches new route from Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport and Pakistan International Airlines have announced a new twice-weekly service to the Pakistani capital, Islamabad. The new connection will make Manchester the North's only airport with a direct connection to Pakistan, and serve the 362,000 people in the region that travel to … [Read more...]
Major economic boost for the North as Manchester Airport adds Delhi route and daily services to India
The North is set for a major economic boost thanks to a new direct air route to India's capital, Delhi, from Manchester Airport. The service will be operated by India’s biggest airline – IndiGo – and has been tipped to accelerate the benefits of the new UK-India trade deal by helping businesses … [Read more...]
Boost for North as Manchester-Mumbai route expands
Manchester Airport's only direct connection to Mumbai has proved so popular that it will increase in frequency from Monday, 22nd Sepetember. Thousands of people have used the three-times-per-week route between Manchester Airport and Mumbai since it launched in July – becoming IndiGo’s first … [Read more...]
Relaunch of UK-China trade talks offers boost for exporters
Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle will use the first UK-China Joint Economic and Trade Commission (JETCO) since 2018 to press for British businesses to have greater access to the Chinese market. The relaunch of trade talks with the world's second largest economy aims to give British … [Read more...]
Mayors of Greater Manchester and Osaka sign Sister City Agreement
Greater Manchester has signed a formal Sister City Agreement with Osaka aimed at promoting further collaboration and cooperation between the two cities across trade, innovation, education, tourism and culture. Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Mayor of Osaka Hideyuki … [Read more...]
Royal Mail launches new US shipping service
Royal Mail has launched a new service for shipping goods to US after exemptions from import duties for goods valued under $800 were removed. On 30th July, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that states goods valued at $800 or less will no longer be exempt from import duties and … [Read more...]
UK Export Finance delivers record support for businesses
UK Export Finance provided a record £14.5 billion in new financing in 2024-25, supporting over 650 UK companies to grow by selling overseas. The export credit agency, working alongside the Department for Business and Trade, provided the highest level of support in its 106-year history in 2024-25 … [Read more...]
More passengers heading Stateside, finds Manchester Airport
Statistical analysis for Manchester Airport has shown a rise in the number of passengers travelling to and from the United States, and a concurrent boost to the regional economy in the North. Direct passengers between Manchester and the US were up 10% year-on-year in 2024, with 931,000 taking … [Read more...]
New Manchester Airport to Mumbai route to deliver major economic boost
Independent research by Metro-Dynamics has revealed a new direct route between Manchester Airport and Mumbai will deliver an economic boost worth hundreds of millions to the North over the next three years. The new IndiGo service, which began flying on 1st July is the North's only direct, … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport celebrates 12 months of direct flights to Las Vegas
Manchester Airport lit up its Terminal 2 in American red white and blue as it marked the first anniversary of Virgin Atlantic's direct flights to Las Vegas. The city was the first in the American West to get a direct flight from Manchester Airport last year, with more than 36,000 passengers … [Read more...]
New Manchester Airport connection to Mumbai gains backing from government, business and cultural leaders
A chorus of government, business and cultural leaders have welcomed the announcement of IndiGo's new direct connection from Manchester Airport to Mumbai, which launches from 1st July. The three-times-a-week service is the airline's first direct route to Europe, and comes on the back of the … [Read more...]
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