Stockport insurance brokers, C&C, has announced it will be continuing its long-standing partnership with Lancashire Cricket, remaining an Official Partner of the club through to the end of the 2027 season. The partnership began officially in 2019, although the firm has had a commercial … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester leaders and food delivery companies sign new charter for safer roads
The UK's three biggest food delivery companies, Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats, have signed up to a new Greater Manchester Food Delivery Charter aimed at ensuring safer roads in the city-region. The Charter, co-signed by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Transport for Greater … [Read more...]
TfGM shares ‘plan ahead’ message for Manchester Marathon
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging people to plan their journeys ahead of the Manchester Marathon, which is set to be the busiest day of the year for the Bee Network. The hugely popular event will see 36,000 runners taking part and tens of thousands more spectators on Sunday … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor calls for reform of taxi licensing system
With over half of the city-region's taxis licensed out of area, Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has called for reforms to the taxi licensing system that would give local leaders greater control of standards for private hire vehicles in the area. Launching a new campaign ‘Backing our … [Read more...]
Northern businesses secure £80 million in NPIF II funding in first year since launch
In its first year since launching, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has successfully completed over 200 investments into small businesses across the North of England. Operated by the British Business Bank, NPIF II is a £660 million fund that provides loans and equity finance … [Read more...]
GMColleges Skills Competition endorsed by WorldSkills UK
This year’s annual GMColleges Skills Competition saw 1,084 students from the 10 Greater Manchester boroughs competing across a range of subjects after the competition was endorsed by the WorldSkills UK Local Skills Competition Endorsement Framework for the first time. The Framework is designed to … [Read more...]
March delivers 18th consecutive record breaking month for Manchester Airport
2.2 million passengers flew through Manchester Airport in March 2025, the airport's 18th consecutive record breaking month. The busiest destinations in March were Amsterdam and Dublin – but this month holiday hotspots like Alicante, Mallorca and Tenerife are surging in popularity as the travel … [Read more...]
Increased cyber resilience warnings for all North West businesses
North West businesses have been issued a warning to improve their cyber resilience by the North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC), following the release of new Government data. The Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 estimated that UK businesses experienced 8.58 million cyber crimes over the … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester commits £10 million to help residents Live Well
Leaders of Greater Manchester's 10 boroughs have voted in favour of a £10 million investment to develop its Live Well programme of support for residents. Investment will come equally from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and NHS Greater Manchester (NHS GM), and half of the funding … [Read more...]
‘Licence for Greater Manchester’ launched for Bee Network bus drivers
Greater Manchester has launched a new licence scheme for bus drivers to make working on the Bee Network more attractive as a long term career option. The Licence for Greater Manchester (LfGM) will enable drivers to carry their experience driving on the city-region's roads with them when changing … [Read more...]
Applications open for Foundational Economy Innovation Fund grants
The GMCA’s Foundational Economy Innovation Fund is now open for applications for grants of up to £11,000 to support projects addressing major challenges facing the sector. The foundational economy is an umbrella term that includes a range of sectors that supply essential goods and services. … [Read more...]
Business Enterprise Fund injects £50 million in Start Up Loan funding for Northern entrepreneurs
Business Enterprise Fund, a partner for the British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans scheme, has provided Northern businesses with over 4,500 loans through the programme, totalling more than £50 million. Through Start Up Loans, Business Enterprise Fund has supported the founders of smaller … [Read more...]
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