Manchester Airport served more than 2 million passengers in February for the first time thanks to a surge in half-term getaways. More than 800,000 of the month’s passengers travelled during the week-long school holiday alone, with sunnier destinations such as Alicante, Tenerife and Dubai among … [Read more...]
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Life Leisure to open padel court at Stockport Exchange
Town centre business district, Stockport Exchange, is to welcome a brand new padel court, bringing one of the world’s fastest growing sports to the heart of the town centre. The new venue will be managed by Life Leisure. The organisation also operates a padel court at its Houldsworth Village … [Read more...]
Chancellor meets regulators to reduce red tape on businesses
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has met with leaders of UK regulators amid plans to cut red tape on businesses. The Chancellor's plans look to ensure the UK's regulatory environment supports economic growth and does not place unnecessary costs or bureaucratic burdens on businesses … [Read more...]
Extension proposed for Stockport Premier Inn
Whitbread have submitted plans to Stockport Council for a proposed 20-bedroom expansion of their Premier Inn hotel on Buxton Road. The hotel is situated 1.5 km from Stockport town centre, on the corner of the A6 Buxton Road and Nangreave Road in Heaviley, close to Stockport Crematorium and … [Read more...]
Together successfully prices commercial real estate MBS
Cheadle-based non-bank lender, Together, has announced the successful pricing of its fifth public small balance commercial real estate mortgage-backed securitisation (MBS). The £522.2 million CRE5 securitisation is supported by a portfolio of first and second charge mortgages (97.9% first charge) … [Read more...]
Businesses have until 1st April to submit data under producer responsibility for packaging scheme
Businesses affected by the extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme, introduced last year, have until 1st April to submit their data. Under legislation which came into force from 1st January 2024, large businesses must submit data for July to December 2024 by the deadline, … [Read more...]
£4.5 million boost expands essential skills support programme for Greater Manchester businesses
Businesses across Greater Manchester can now access free, tailored skills development support to help address workforce challenges, boost productivity, and invest in staff training. The £4.5 million expansion, funded by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), allows GM Business Growth … [Read more...]
New Bee Network map reveals high frequency transport routes
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has revealed a new map showing the high frequency bus and tram routes delivered by the Bee Network. Shown in one place for the first time it demonstrates how, with public transport under local control, the city-region is making major progress toward a fully … [Read more...]
Airport ‘Meet the Buyers’ event generates nearly 1,000 meetings for local businesses
Attendees from 150 small and medium sized businesses from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire were in attendance at a Meet the Buyers event to connect with businesses based at Manchester Airport. The annual event took place on 13th March at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park, and saw … [Read more...]
Second consecutive award win for Stockport County ground staff
For the second year in a row, Stockport County's groundskeepers have been named Professional Football Grounds Team of the Year at the Grounds Management Association (GMA) Industry Awards. Liam Cash and his team (pictured) attended the awards ceremony at Anfield to collect the prize, which … [Read more...]
Irish outsourcing business announces £7 million Manchester investment
A leading Irish customer service and sales outsourcing business, Uniquely, has announced a £7 million investment in Manchester as part of a wider £20 million investment across the UK. The Irish business is expected to create 100 new jobs in Greater Manchester by the end of 2025. Uniquely has also … [Read more...]
Royal Nawaab takes shape inside Stockport Pyramid
Work is progressing on refurbishment of Stockport's iconic Pyramid as it is set to be converted into a 1,500-cover Indian banqueting restaurant, Royal Nawaab. Marketing Stockport were invited to visit The Pyramid and see the work in progress on the refurbishment of the pyramid into the restaurant … [Read more...]