Two years on from the city-region's first buses coming under local control, more major Bee Network improvements have been announced by the Mayor of Greater Manchester. Andy Burnham and Transport Commissioner Vernon Everitt unveiled a further raft of changes to improve bus services for people and … [Read more...]
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North West company owners caught out by Capital Gains Tax
North West business owners are being warned that leaving Capital Gains Tax (CGT) planning too late is costing them substantial tax savings; in some cases, missing out on Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) entirely. Corporate tax advisory specialist Sophie Huddleston, Partner at UK top 10 … [Read more...]
£28 million fund launched to decarbonise public buildings in Greater Manchester
Public sector organisations in Greater Manchester are being invited to apply for grant funding to decarbonise their buildings and make them warmer and cheaper to run. The £28 million Public Building Retrofit Fund will provide capital funding between 2025 and 2028, supporting work to cut emissions … [Read more...]
£20.7 million Bee Network boost for walking, wheeling and cycling schemes
A further funding allocation of more than £20 million has been agreed by GMCA to expand Greater Manchester's walking, wheeling and cycling provision as part of the Bee Network. The latest £20.7 million of funding available will support building new crossings and improving pavements to expanding … [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...]
Jet2.com opens new hangar at Manchester Airport
Leisure airline, Jet2.com has announced the opening of a new engineering hangar at Manchester Airport to support the company's operations and future growth. The opening follows the demolition of a previous facility on the site, followed by a full multi-million pound rebuild. TSL was the technical … [Read more...]
NHS Greater Manchester shares back to school health advice
Ahead of the start of the new school year, NHS Greater Manchester is highlighting how parents can help children return to school feeling healthy and ready to learn. In addition to a checklist of healthy habits for the run up for the return to school, which includes a return to normal bedtimes, … [Read more...]
Record T Level work placements to be available to Greater Manchester students
After receiving GCSE results yesterday (21st August), students in Greater Manchester progressing on to T Level qualifications will have access to a record number of work placements. Work by The Growth Company, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Employer Integration Board have … [Read more...]
Regional mayors launch new partnership to support Peak District
Combined authority mayors representing South Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and the East Midlands have come together to launch a new partnership agreement covering the Peak District National Park which is shared across the three areas. Mayor of the East Midlands Claire Ward, Andy Burnham, Mayor of … [Read more...]
Education Secretary praises Trafford and Stockport College Group students’ results
The Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, has praised students across the Trafford and Stockport College Group for their “impressive stories of hard work, ambition, and achievement” during a visit made on last week’s results day. Speaking after meeting learners at the Group’s … [Read more...]
Bee Network adds Apple Pay Express Mode for more seamless contactless travel
Express Mode has come to the Bee Network, making contactless payments faster and more simple for passengers who use Apple Pay to pay for their travel. The change will mean that when using Apple Pay on Greater Manchester's buses and trams, passengers do not need to wake or unlock their iPhone or … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester secures funding for greener public buildings
New funding from Great British Energy will support more public buildings across Greater Manchester to be upgraded with green technology. The £695,000 funding boost will enable a wide range of clean energy upgrades at key public and community sites across Greater Manchester, including libraries, … [Read more...]
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