Stockport's regeneration ambitions have taken another step forward after Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, officially designated the boundaries for a larger Mayoral Development Area in the town centre. During May and June 2025, a public consultation took place on proposals to … [Read more...]
News for: Northern Powerhouse
Northern businesses share in £180 million since the launch of second Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund
Businesses across the North have benefited from a total £180 million of investment since the launch of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). With over 315 deals to date, the fund has directly invested £115 million into over 300 small businesses across the North of England, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded additional £20 million to boost science and technology sector
Greater Manchester is one of three UK city-regions to have been awarded an additional £20 million in funding for local leaders to invest into its science and technology sectors. Funding for the city-region adds to the £30 million already announced in the government's Spending Review in … [Read more...]
Northern business leaders call on Prime Minister to back Northern Powerhouse Rail
Leading business figures from across the North of England have called on Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, to give his full backing to delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail in full. 76 business leaders from across the region, including from firms such as Morrisons, Bruntwood, Azets and Manchester … [Read more...]
Fund manager surpasses £25 million in NPIF II lending to North West businesses
Fund manager for the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), FW Capital Debt Finance, has surpassed the £25 million lending milestone financing businesses in the North West of England. Since the Fund’s launch last year, NPIF II - FW Capital has successfully completed 64 … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How major infrastructure projects can solve the productivity puzzle
Manchester Airport Managing Director Chris Woodroofe says major infrastructure projects like Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) will help Northern firms go global and boost productivity outside the capital. Mr Woodroofe pointed to UK Trade Barometer data gathered by YouGov for Manchester Airport’s … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham sets out vision for next decade of growth across Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has set out his ambitions for delivering the next decade of growth in the city-region. Speaking at Manchester's Campfield on Wedneday 9th July, the Mayor shared the city region’s blueprint for a greener, fairer future at the launch of the The Greater … [Read more...]
Mayoral Development Corporations to deliver more than 27,000 new homes across Greater Manchester
Regeneration opportunities unlocked by Mayoral Development Corporations across Greater Manchester are set to deliver more than 27,000 new homes in the city-region. Mayoral Development Corporations are statutory bodies, set up by the Mayor, designed to speed up development and attract investment … [Read more...]
North West equity market rebounds with growth in deals and value
Total equity investment into smaller businesses across the North West of England increased by 46.2% to £654 million in 2024, despite a nationwide slowdown in activity, the British Business Bank has found. The British Business Bank’s annual Small Business Equity Tracker also noted the volume of … [Read more...]
Stockport Council named Local Authority of the Year
Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council was named the Local Authority of the Year by industry journal, The MJ, at its annual awards. The council was presented with the most coveted award of the event by actress and comedian, Sally Phillips, at a gala ceremony on 20th June 2025. The ceremony at the … [Read more...]
£20 million boost for Brinnington as one of 25 ‘trailblazer neighbourhoods’
The UK Government has announced up to £20 million over the next decade for 25 communities, with Brinnington among the areas to benefit from the investment. The new funding for 'trailblazer neighbourhoods' was announced as part of the Chancellor's Spending Review on 11th June, and aims to enable … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to benefit from £86 million innovation boost
Greater Manchester is set to benefit from a share of a £86 million government investment to support innovation in the science, manufacturing and defence sectors. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce funding for seven Mayoral Combined Authorities in her upcoming spending review to … [Read more...]
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