Think-tank IPPR has published its annual State of the North report which has revealed the North-South divide in prosperity has continued to widen, despite 'levelling-up' pledges by government. The report, published on the IPPR website, has highlighted in particular the disparity between regions … [Read more...]
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Strong year for inward investment breaks job creation records in Greater Manchester
Over 5,000 new jobs were created across Greater Manchester in 2021, a record high, thanks to a strong year for inward investment in the city region. The city-region's inward investment agency, MIDAS, has revealed it successfully closed 63 projects in 2021, creating a record 5,080 new jobs, … [Read more...]
TfN report highlights importance of region’s road network and challenge of reducing its environmental impact
Transport for the North (TfN) has published its Major Roads Report, setting out the role of highways as part of an effective and sustainable transport network for the North of England. The report highlights how highways, including footpaths and cycleways, are part of all journeys in the region, … [Read more...]
Record job creation sees Greater Manchester named second leading tech city outside London
Greater Manchester has been named the UK's second leading tech city outside London according to analysis for the Digital Economy Council, thanks to record levels of job creation and high levels of outside investment. The city-region was beaten only by Cambridge in the analysis, conducted by … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester business leaders call for levelling-up through innovation
Business leaders in Greater Manchester have called on the government to partner more closely with city-regions on driving innovation ahead of the publication of the Levelling-Up White Paper early next year. With the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee recently endorsing the … [Read more...]
Transport Secretary unveils Integrated Rail Plan and investment in services in the North
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today unveiled the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), the government's proposals for investment in the rail network across the UK. Plans revealed show a particular focus on improving journey times in the North and Midlands of England and commit to a package of £96 … [Read more...]
Stockport to Ashton rail link moves closer to restoration
A proposed restoration of regular rail services between Stockport and Ashton-under-Lyne has moved closer to restoration following a successful bid to the government's Restoring Your Railways scheme. As revealed in last week's Autumn Budget, £50,000 has been provided to develop further early stage … [Read more...]
Transport, innovation, skills and green economy at heart of GM levelling up deal
Greater Manchester has called on the UK government to back its Levelling Up Deal, calling for support with the powers and funding to deliver on ambitions for the city-region. The Levelling Up Deal would follow on from previous devolution arrangements for Greater Manchester, such as over health … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham to set out accelerated plan to reduce carbon emissions
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to set out accelerated plans to reduce carbon emissions in the city-region during a speech to delegates attending the Greater Manchester Green Summit 2021. At the annual summit, which is taking place at The Lowry on 18th October, Mr Burnham will … [Read more...]
Northern leaders set out five ‘gamechangers’ for levelling up the region
Political and business leaders from across the North of England has set out five 'gamechanger' policies that will help the region lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution and allowing government to deliver on its levelling up promise. In a document published by the NP11 group of northern local … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor to put levelling up deal to Government
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has revealed his intentions to put his own levelling up deal to government that will drive the city-region's economy and development. Speaking at the Progress21 business conference in Manchester on 23rd September, Mr Burnham said he wants a levelling up … [Read more...]
North West’s life sciences sector to be promoted as High Potential Opportunity by Department for International Trade
The life sciences sector across Greater Manchester and Cheshire is to be given High Potential Opportunity (HPO) status by the Department for International Trade (DIT) following a successful bid by the region's leaders. The North West Life Science Cluster is to promoted by DIT for international … [Read more...]
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