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Business Growth Hub to run Access to Finance Masterclasses

Starting in March, the Business Growth Hub is launching a series of full day Access to Finance masterclasses to provide businesses with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage their business finances to achieve growth objectives.  Access to finance is critical for business growth. Delivered by … [Read more...]

Leaders agree Mayoral precept to be kept as low as possible

Leaders across Greater Manchester have agreed that the Mayoral precept, proposed by GM Mayor, Andy Burnham,  will be cut by £1 for Band D properties.  This means that the precept for the average Greater Manchester household, in Band B, would fall from £7 to less than £6.30.   After an … [Read more...]

Food Inflation hit 4% as healthy options proved most expensive

This weekend, the Saturday Economist John Ashcroft, reported that food inflation hit 4% in January but it was the healthiest foods that proved to be more expensive up 9% with chocolate up less than 2% - "the delicious irony of the healthy diet with inflation above target." Fresh fruit cost 7% more … [Read more...]

RBS funding facilitates acquisition Telecom business

RBS funding has enabled a Greater Manchester communications specialist to complete the acquisition of Manchester based Digital Telecom Airtime. The acquisition enables Telesis to strengthen their existing business. Turnover has increased to over £9million and their members of staff to … [Read more...]

Bredbury 25 Trade Park Addresses Shortage of Trade Units

Stockport's Bredbury 25 Trade Park will address the shortage of trade units across South Manchester, according to agent Colliers International. Completion of Bredbury 25 Trade Park this summer will make additional trade units available for growing businesses throughout South Manchester. With … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Passenger Numbers set to hit 28 million

As the winter months continue, Manchester Airport passenger numbers are edging closer to breaking the 28m passenger number for the first time in its history. The UK’s third biggest airport saw its annual rolling total hit 27,790,196 in January, which represents like-for-like year-on-year growth of … [Read more...]

Northern Powerhouse Investment fund passes £10 million mark

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF), managed by fund manager FW Capital, has provided funding of over £10 million to businesses in less than a year. The British Business Bank launched NPIF in February 2017 and appointed FW Capital as Fund Manager – FW Capital Debt Finance - with funds … [Read more...]

easyJet showcases Airbus A320neo at Manchester Airport

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, is showcasing the airbus A320neo at Manchester Airport as it continues its decarbonisation strategy. The Airbus A320neo brings significant environmental and operational benefits – up to 15 percent savings in fuel burn and CO2 emissions - and a reduced noise … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport back on board at Newcastle Pride

Newcastle Pride, one of the country’s largest, free LGBT festivals is soaring towards another year of stand-out performances, thanks to support from the UK’s third biggest airport. Manchester Airport, which is the largest airport outside of London, is returning as main stage sponsor of Newcastle … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport expands support of Scottish Pride

Manchester Airport is set to strengthen its support of Scottish Pride as it takes up sponsorship of Pride Glasgow for the next three years. Earlier this week, Manchester Airport announced that it is also taking headline sponsorship of Pride Edinburgh for the next three years. As well as being … [Read more...]

Recyle Right in 2018 and save £640,000

Stockport residents are being encouraged to recycle right in 2018 by placing the right things in the right bin. To help people Recycle Right, Recycle for Greater Manchester will be running a number of informative campaigns throughout the year - kick-started with a focus on recycling the right type … [Read more...]