The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), delivered by British Business Bank, has invested £25m in ambitious, high-growth SMEs in Greater Manchester, to support expansion and job creation in the region. Since its launch in February 2017, NPIF has delivered Equity Finance, Debt Finance, and … [Read more...]
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Pioneering US investor keynote speaker for Venturefest North West
A pioneering US investor, Nitin Rai, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the region’s biggest annual innovation expo and conference, Venturefest North West 2019. Venturefest North West takes place at Manchester Central on Wednesday 20 November, with registrations now open. Organisers GC … [Read more...]
“Fintech Critical for the Future of the Region’s Economy”
The future of Manchester and the North’s economy will be heavily reliant on FinTech, according to the Director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, Henri Murison. Mr Murison, who was addressing delegates at last week's Fintech North conference, said it's status as a world leader in financial … [Read more...]
Kerslake Report suggests enhanced security at major events
While the Kerslake Report has seen agencies make positive progress, the Mayor of Greater Manchester has called on the Government to initiate a national review of event security, following calls from families of the victims of the Manchester Arena attack to enhance security at major venues. Andy … [Read more...]
Emirates Launch new fares from Manchester to Australia
Emirates has launched a new fare offering on Economy and Business Class fares from Manchester to Australia and New Zealand including Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland. The sale includes departures from Manchester to Australia Perth starting from £679 and to Melbourne from £699. Fares are … [Read more...]
Flying from Manchester Airport this Easter? Read on…
If you are one of the 1.9 million passengers flying from Manchester Airport this Easter you may find their tips, tools and advice useful for a hassle free trip. Top Tips To Fly Through This Easter: Allow plenty of time for your airport journey – getting here and getting throughBe ready for … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester £500,000 Support to ‘Care Leavers Guarantee’
At a Greater Manchester Combined Authority meeting held in Stockport, all 10 local authority Leaders approved the release of £550,000 of central Government funding to kick-start the city-region’s Care Leavers strategy. Care leavers across Greater Manchester are to be supported with greatly … [Read more...]
Virgin Trains BID for West Coast Line Rejected
The BID for Virgin Trains, working in partnership with Stagecoach and French Rail Group SNCF, to renew the contract to run the West Coast franchise has been rejected by the Department for Transport. The decision was announced after news that Stagecoach had also lodged bids for the East Midlands … [Read more...]
Stockport band Blossoms ‘Raise the Roof’ to tackle homelessness
Stockport band Blossoms are joining a special mix of the biggest and most influential bands and artists from across the city region to Raise the Roof to tackle homelessness and raise money for A Bed Every Night. ‘Raise the Roof’ takes place at the O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester, in Stretford, … [Read more...]
Calls for Greater Manchester city-region to back £50m of European Funding
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is calling for projects to bid for three separate funding pots from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The funds, which are specifically for Greater Manchester, support investment in innovation, business and clean growth, and job creation. The … [Read more...]
Passenger numbers at Manchester Airport soar in March
The UK's 3rd largest airport is celebrating as passenger numbers at Manchester increased by 3.8% in March. The airport welcomed 2.1m passengers in March. The was driven largely by European traffic as passengers flew off on skiing holidays and short breaks. It means at the end of the financial … [Read more...]
Replacement mobiles given to Greater Manchester victims of stalking
In Greater Manchester, high-risk victims of stalking are being given replacement mobile phones while theirs are taken away and examined for evidence. When investigated by police, victims of stalking mobile phones are often taken away to be examined for evidence. In a move to prevent increased … [Read more...]
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