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...]
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Greater Manchester strengthens India ties
A delegation of representatives from the Manchester India Partnership (MIP) took part in a multi-city trade and tourism mission to bolter economic and cultural connections with the country. The trip coincided with news that Greater Manchester would be home to a new Indian Consular presence, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester SMEs gain access to enhanced export support
SMEs in Greater Manchester are to gain access to an enhanced support scheme to help them export to more markets following an agreement between the Department of Business and Trade (DBT) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The Enhanced Trade Partnership will pool resources available … [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...]
Manchester Airport to launch first direct flights to Moldova
Manchester Airport is launching its first direct flights to Moldova, with twice-weekly flights by budget airline FLYONE commencing in December 2024. The direct connecting between Manchester Airport and Moldovan capital, Chisinau, will add to the more than 200 destinations reached by a direct link … [Read more...]
Survey of Greater Manchester businesses reveals slowdown in exports and manufacturing
The latest results of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's quarterly survey of the city-region's businesses has revealed a slowing down of the economy. The Quarterly Economic Survey's Greater Manchester Index fell from 30.6 in the last survey to 18.3 for the last three months. The figures … [Read more...]
UK joins new global digital trade agreement
The UK is among the 90 countries to have signed up to a new global digital trade agreement at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The E-Commerce Joint Initiative follows five years of negotiations at the WTO and aims to boost global digital trade (estimated to be worth around £4 trillion by the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out next steps to boost business and cultural ties with Japan
Greater Manchester leaders have set out their next steps to further strengthen business, investment and cultural ties with Japan in 2025. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham; Leader of Manchester City Council and GMCA Economy lead, Cllr Bev Craig; and Jo Ahmed, Honorary Consul of Japan … [Read more...]
Launch of first direct Manchester to Shanghai flights set to bring tourism and business boost
Tourist destinations and businesses across the North are poised for the economic boost of new direct flights to Shanghai from Manchester Airport, which began 1st July. Chinese airline, Juneyao Air, has chosen Manchester Airport as the location for its first ever UK service, which will connect the … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses targeting international expansion invited to Growth Sprint event
Stockport businesses with international ambitions are being invited to take part in a Growth Sprint event built on processes pioneered by Google. The International Growth Sprint is coming to Manchester on 25th July, now in its 3rd iteration. It introduces businesses to high-impact growth … [Read more...]
UK Export Finance publishes plans for firms to win £12.5 billion of new business by 2029
Government export credit agency, UK Export Finance (UKEF), has published its new 2024-29 business plan, setting out how it intends to support businesses to secure £12.5 billion in new export opportunities. Through to 2029, UKEF also plans to support businesses deliver £5 billion of investment … [Read more...]
Direct flights to launch between Manchester Airport and Shanghai
Economic and cultural links between the North-west and China are to benefit from the launch of direct flights between Manchester Airport and Shanghai. Juneyao Air's new service, first announced in 2019 but postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will launch on 1st July, running three-times … [Read more...]
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