The impact of the conflict in the Middle East on local businesses was highlighted at a recent Greater Manchester Business Index event, hosted by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and The Growth Company. With businesses already facing rising energy prices, the situation in the Gulf was a … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport welcomes 270 SMEs to annual Meet The Buyers event
Representatives of over 270 Northern SMEs attended an annual Meet The Buyers event at the Runway Visitor Park, Manchester Airport, on 24th March. Attendees had the opportunity to meet face-to-face with procurement teams from 28 major businesses in the aviation and hospitality sectors at the … [Read more...]
TfGM warns of Easter disruption as £150 million programme of improvements to tram network begins
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is urging passengers to plan ahead for their journeys over the Easter weekend as major parts of a £150 million investment into the tram network get underway, with further work planned for later in April. During the long weekend from Friday 3rd to Monday 6th … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to trial more joined-up approach to healthcare under new devolution deal
Greater Manchester is set to trial a more joined-up approach to healthcare that focuses more on preventative support under enhanced devolution of health services. Under the plans, NHS England will appoint a new NHS Integrated Care Board Chair for two regions, Greater Manchester and South … [Read more...]
Azets hosts payroll seminar to help businesses prepare for new regulations
Employers in Greater Manchester are being urged to get to grips with upcoming major payroll changes at a seminar hosted by accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets. A raft of strict new regulations are coming into force under the April 6 overhaul, which includes the potential for significant … [Read more...]
Adlington fails to make New Towns shortlist, putting brakes on plans for 20,000 new homes
Proposals for up to 20,000 new homes in Adlington, Cheshire East, have stalled after the site was not selected by Government for one of seven New Towns. Originally shortlisted in Autumn 2025, the Cheshire village was selected as one 12 potential sites by the Government's New Towns Taskforce, with … [Read more...]
Treasury greenlight for plans to bring 8,800 civil service digital jobs to Greater Manchester
The business case for a new 900,000 sq ft workspace in Manchester has been approved by the Treasury, paving the way to bring 8,800 civil service digital jobs into the city-region. Built on brownfield land in the city centre, the Manchester Digital Campus will bring together staff from multiple … [Read more...]
Strong half-term drives solid February passenger performance for MAG
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) saw continued growth in passenger numbers across its three airports in February thanks to strong half-term. The group – which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports – served 66.3 million passengers across the rolling 12-month period, a 2.1% … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor confirms order for 55 new electric buses
During a visit to Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Wrightbus, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has confirmed an order for a further 55 new electric buses for the Bee Network's fleet. The order is part of a commitment to buy new vehicles as much as possible from UK-based companies as the … [Read more...]
£46.5 million investment boost for Greater Manchester plans for community led approach to addressing health and economic inequalities
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and The National Lottery Community Fund have announced a £46.5 million investment in the city region’s Live Well approach to support across jobs, health, housing, debt, food, family and social connection. Live Well is Greater Manchester’s transformative … [Read more...]
Major construction skills initiative launches in Greater Manchester
Industry leaders, employers and educators marked the official launch of the North-West Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), a major new initiative set to strengthen construction skills across the region. The event was held at Wigan & Leigh College, a member of the GMColleges … [Read more...]
Sick pay changes expected to have biggest impact in North West of Employments Rights Act changes, Acas survey finds
A survey of workers and employers commissioned by Acas has revealed that changes to sick pay is expected to have the greatest impact in the North West out of upcoming changes to employment rights. The survey, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Acas, asked senior decision makers at businesses … [Read more...]
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