The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), delivered by British Business Bank, has invested £25m in ambitious, high-growth SMEs in Greater Manchester, to support expansion and job creation in the region. Since its launch in February 2017, NPIF has delivered Equity Finance, Debt Finance, and … [Read more...]
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Pioneering US investor keynote speaker for Venturefest North West
A pioneering US investor, Nitin Rai, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the region’s biggest annual innovation expo and conference, Venturefest North West 2019. Venturefest North West takes place at Manchester Central on Wednesday 20 November, with registrations now open. Organisers GC … [Read more...]
Northern leaders back plans to revolutionise the North’s railway
Northern leaders have backed a £39billion business case for Northern Powerhouse Rail network set to be submitted to Government Political and business leaders from across the North of England made history by backing plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail – the region’s single biggest transport … [Read more...]
Regional: North at the heart of Rugby League World Cup 2021
Rugby League World Cup 2021 has announced that nearly 90% of the tournament’s games, including all three finals, will be held in the Northern Powerhouse. Northern host locations announced include Manchester, Newcastle, Doncaster, Leeds, Sheffield, Liverpool and Hull. 9 in 10 (87%) … [Read more...]
New Report Highlights Scale of North South Divide
The Mayor of Greater Manchester is calling for more investment and powers in the North as a new report highlights the scale of the North South divide. The Mayor’s call came as the IPPR North’s ‘State of the North’ report showed; Public spending fell in the North while it rose in the … [Read more...]
Thousands of jobs linked to A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road
More than 5,000 jobs will be created in Greater Manchester thanks to the new A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road improving connections. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has officially opened the A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road which the Department for Transport contributed £165 million … [Read more...]
Housing Investment ‘skewed in favour of South of England’
A new report has found that the distribution of roughly £7 billion of government housing investment in five separate housing programmes over the next five years is inconsistent across England. Areas across the South of the country are disproportionately funded, according to a new report from Core … [Read more...]
£3m Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund for creative projects across the north
Sheffield Social Enterprise Key Fund has been appointed to distribute the Government’s £3m+ Northern Cultural Regeneration Fund. More than £3m has been allocated to help arts and cultural organisations across the Northern Powerhouse region to grow their social impact in local … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport to Mumbai flights deliver £400m boost to economy
Manchester Airport has delivered a £400m major boost to the North's economy with the launch of new direct flights from Manchester Airport to Mumbai. The launch of new direct flights to Mumbai, India’s economic capital, is set to deliver a £400m boost to the North. Jet Airways’ five-times-a-week … [Read more...]
GM Mayor responds to Chancellor’s Budget
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has responded to the Chancellor's Budget, looking at the impact it will have on the Greater Manchester area. Responding to the Budget, Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham said there were some positive announces but reiterated the importance, in … [Read more...]
Mayor Calls For Greater Manchester To ‘Take Control of our Transport’
Regional Mayor Andy Burnham has called upon the Government to give Greater Manchester the same powers over its transport as is the case in London and for the region to 'Take Control of our Transport'. "Greater Manchester will not be able to tackle transport challenges across the city-region unless … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse Rail on track to deliver decades of growth for the North
Northern Powerhouse Rail is poised to deliver transformational change to the North boosting the economy and improving connectivity for millions of people. Leaders from the city regions of Hull, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and Sheffield have welcomed the move to bring fast and frequent … [Read more...]
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