Airline, Virgin Atlantic, is celebrating reaching the milestone of thirty years of flying from Manchester Airport. Sir Richard Branson launched operations from Manchester on 17th May 1996 with services to Orlando, and the North's international gateway is now a key part of Virgin Atlantic's … [Read more...]
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North West business activity returned to growth in April
Despite the challenges of rising inflation, businesses in the North West saw a rise in activity in April, reversing the previous month's decline, according to a business survey by NatWest. The NatWest Growth Tracker's headline North West Business Activity Index – which measures changes in the … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse Rail takes next step forward
Plans to improve rail connections across the North of England have taken another step forward with the inclusion of the Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill in the King's Speech on 13th May. The Bill will resurrect plans first included in the High Speed Rail (Crewe-Manchester) Bill for a new railway … [Read more...]
North West businesses benefit from share of £275 million in first two years of NPIF II
Two years on from its launch, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has supported more than 400 businesses and facilitated almost £275 million of investment in the North West. Completed across 449 deals, the Fund is playing a vital role in boosting regional growth, while crowding … [Read more...]
Next phase of £150 million tram investment to begin
The next phase of a £150 million investment into Greater Manchester’s tram network will begin in May 2026. The essential track replacement work will make the network safer and more resilient and reliable for years to come ahead of planned expansion of the network into Stockport and other parts of … [Read more...]
Azets warns charities over increased HMRC activity
UK accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, is warning charities and not-for-profit organisations in the North West to ensure all their procedures and records are watertight in the light of new and enhanced compliance activity by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). HMRC has recently initiated … [Read more...]
Alextra Accountants joins Azets Group
UK accountancy and business advisory firm, Azets, has further strengthened its presence in the North West with the acquisition of Alextra Accountants. The deal adds 70 colleagues and three offices to the group, adding sites in Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe and Warrington to its other locations in the … [Read more...]
The Growth Company appointed to deliver youth employment programme across Greater Manchester
The Growth Company has been awarded the contract to deliver the government's Jobs Guarantee programme of youth employment support across the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester. The scheme forms part of work to ensure access to education, training, or employment opportunities. In Greater … [Read more...]
New toolkit launched to help Greater Manchester manufacturers adopt AI
SME manufacturers across Greater Manchester are being supported to take practical steps to adopt AI into their processes with a new toolkit. AI Adoption in Manufacturing: A Practical Toolkit from Made Smarter has been developed by Made Smarter North West, the government-backed programme helping … [Read more...]
Manchester digital conference expands funded ticket scheme
Camp Digital, a Manchester-based conference for the North West's tech industry run by Macclesfield-based Nexer, is expanding its funded ticket scheme for students, career switchers and early-career professionals, as concerns grow over access and diversity within the sector. The event will offer … [Read more...]
Air Algérie becomes fourth African airline flying from Manchester Airport
Air Algérie have announced a new twice-weekly service to Algiers starting summer 2026, adding Algeria to the list of more than 60 countries with direct flights to Manchester Airport. Air Algérie will become the fourth African airline operating from Manchester, joining Royal Air Maroc, Egyptair … [Read more...]
North West students reach finals of national STEM competition
12 STEM students from schools in the North West are named finalists of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition 2026, organised by EngineeringUK. A sustainable floating farm, an AI-powered recycling bin and renewable energy generation through everyday movement, are just some … [Read more...]
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