Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has appointed Virgin Media Business to deliver approximately 2700 km of new fibreoptic broadband infrastructure across the city-region to deliver next-generation connectivity. The £23.8 million Local Full Fibre Networks Programme will connect over 1700 … [Read more...]
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Andy Burnham to open inaugural Digital City Festival
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, will open the city-region’s first five-day Digital City Festival, celebrating Manchester’s thriving digital sector. The Digital City Festival, which centres on the Digital City Expo, will welcome delegates from marketing, tech, ecommerce and media and … [Read more...]
Transport for the North call for speeding up of new infrastructure delivery
Following the Department of Transport’s update on plans for an Integrated Rail Plan across the North of England and the Midlands, Transport for the North has called on government to accelerate delivering new rail infrastructure. The Integrated Rail Plan outlines that assessments of … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse Minister Replaced in Cabinet Reshuffle
Simon Clarke, MP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland, has replaced Jake Berry who yesterday resigned from his role as Northern Powerhouse Minister. Mr Clarke has taken over as minister of state at the ministry of housing, communities and local government, and will have responsibility for … [Read more...]
East West rail links in the North should be prioritised, says Andy Burnham
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called on the Prime Minister to prioritise the East-West Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) link, connecting cities across the North with a high-speed train service. The Prime Minister is set to confirm plans for HS2, which may include a delay or downgrading … [Read more...]
British Business Investments commits £50 million to fund supporting small businesses in the North
British Business Investments, part of the British Business Bank, has announced a commitment of £50 million to support Manchester based Tosca Debt Capital’s (TDC) fund supporting small businesses in the North of England. TDC’s fund will focus on funding regional businesses across all sectors, and … [Read more...]
Deloitte Crane Survey: Greater Manchester property sector set for record year
According to Deloitte’s annual Manchester Crane Survey, Manchester city centre has enjoyed a record year of completions, and more schemes brought forward in 2019 at its highest level since 2006, and 2020 is set for the highest levels of delivery since the survey began in 1999. 27 developments … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Co-operative Commission recommends greater support for the sector
A report by the Greater Manchester Co-operative Commission has recommended further support for the sector can bring greater economic and social benefits to the city-region. The commission has recommended Greater Manchester becomes a dedicated Co-operative Zone, and offers dedicated advice and … [Read more...]
Leaked HS2 review casts doubt on future of Birmingham to Manchester route
As reported by the Financial Times, an leaked review of HS2 high speed rail link from London to Manchester and Leeds has cast doubt on the viability of the route beyond Birmingham. Costs of the route are now expected to soar to £106 billion, with completion at least seven years behind schedule. … [Read more...]
Regional inequality should be addressed in 2020 Budget, says KPMG report
Greater investment in the UK’s regions is needed in the upcoming 2020 Budget to tackle regional inequality, according to a KPMG report which cites the successes of Greater Manchester’s devolution. The report suggests that infrastructure investment, particularly in transport and digital … [Read more...]
North West gained 11,000 new businesses in 2019
A survey by insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 shows that the number of businesses in North West England grew during 2019, with 11,000 more companies opening than closing. In December 2019, there were 380,000 active businesses in the region, an increase of 21% since 2015; this is slightly … [Read more...]
Devolved Adult Education Budget supports 29,000 Greater Manchester residents
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA) Adult Education Budget has supported over 29,000 Greater Manchester residents since launching in August 2019. The Adult Education Budget is a pot of £92 million which the GMCA has used to support Greater Manchester residents to access education … [Read more...]
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