Private equity and infrastructure investor, Foresight Group, has announced ambitions to invest £100 million into companies in North West England. The move represents the firm's second fund specifically for the region. Foresight Group has previously backed 17 businesses, which have supported the … [Read more...]
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TfGM issues ‘stay safe’ message to football fans taking public transport to watch Euro 2024 games
Football fans in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to stay safe and make the most of public transport as Euro 2024 games are shown at venues across the city-region. With thousands of fans across the region are expected to gather over drinks to watch the games, Transport for Greater … [Read more...]
Tenant demand for sustainable properties soars, finds Handelsbanken survey
A survey of property investors by Handelsbanken has found that almost all have seen requests from tenants for some form of sustainability measures in the last year. According to the bank’s latest annual Property Investor Report, 92% of investors (with an average 35 properties each) asking for … [Read more...]
Over 100,000 football fans set to fly from Manchester Airport for the Euros
Manchester Airport is predicting over 100,000 football fans are set to travel to destinations in Germany over the next three weeks for the European Championships. The airport is the only UK hub outside London with direct flights to every city that could host an England game, and is marking the … [Read more...]
Scottish firm is latest acquisition for Stockport utilities group
Stockport based utilities contractor, OCU Group has made its eleventh acquisition in less than two years with the purchase of Scottish civil engineering contractor, RJ McLeod. The deal marks the latest in a string of acquisitions for the Stockport-headquartered business since receiving investment … [Read more...]
Stockport employers encouraged to offer summer work placements for vulnerable young people
Employers in Stockport are being encouraged to offer work placements as part of the UK Youth Summer Jobs Programme to support young people in the borough at risk of violence. The programme will provide young people with direct employment opportunities in with employers in their local area. Young … [Read more...]
Is Stockport the UK’s next Silicon Valley?
Kao Data, in partnership with CDL and Marketing Stockport, is marking the successful planning application of its £350 million data centre development in Stockport with a special event to give people a glimpse of a data-driven future, empowered by AI, and a realistic ambition for the town to become … [Read more...]
Enhanced GM Skills Map offers one-stop-shop for employers and learners
The GM Skills Map has relaunched to provide employers and learners in Stockport and across Greater Manchester with a one-stop-shop for training courses and apprenticeships. Delivered by GM Business Growth Hub on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), the platform is the most … [Read more...]
Metrolink records busiest ever month
Greater Manchester's Metrolink network enjoyed its busiest ever month in May, with 4.1 million choosing to travel by tram, breaking its previous record of 4 million passengers set in November 2019. May's performance was boosted by a bumper month for high profile events across the city-region, … [Read more...]
Together partners with Improveasy to help property owners to boost sustainability
Cheadle-based non-bank lender Together has partnered with an Altrincham-based firm to help homeowners and landlords improve the sustainability of property. The partnership means Together customers will gain access to Improveasy's web-based tool, which recommends energy efficiency and renewable … [Read more...]
UK GDP grew 0.7% in three months to April 2024
The UK economy has experienced quarterly growth of 0.7% in the three months to April 2024, according to the latest GDP data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The services sector, the largest part of the economy, was the main contributor to growth, up 0.9% over the three months to … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on new proposals for Bredbury Park Way industrial estate
FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has begun a community consultation while plans are prepared to develop land off Ashton Road, Bredbury Park Way, Stockport. While plans are at an early stage of development, they are likely to include warehousing and manufacturing units to complement the existing … [Read more...]
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