The Northern Powerhouse Conference 2018 scheduled to take place in February in Manchester, has been postponed, according to the organisation's website and as reported in the Manchester Evening News. Last year's event brought together thousands of delegates including chief executives, businesses … [Read more...]
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Light up a Life service pays tribute to victims of Manchester arena attack
The Light up a Life service, which was organised by St Ann’s Hospice as part of its annual appeal, saw people from across Greater Manchester gather together to make a very special Christmas dedication to loved ones, with tributes being paid to the victims of the Manchester Arena attack in … [Read more...]
Transport for GM launch Travel Choices workshop
Transport for Greater Manchester are launching a Travel Choices workshop designed to help travellers cope with disruption. The workshop is designed for everyone to find out how to access the best information on disruption and to learn how you can help your employees, visitors and … [Read more...]
InWork GM to deliver Working Well in Greater Manchester
Following a rigorous procurement process, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has appointed InWork GM to deliver the new Working Well (Work and Health Programme) across Greater Manchester. InWork GM is a new alliance partnership between Ingeus and The Growth Company and also includes … [Read more...]
Emirates Premium Cabins flying high from UK airports
Emirates, who operate three flights daily from Manchester to Dubai, have revealed that it has carried over 2.5 million passengers in Emirates premium cabins from the UK in the last decade. This milestone coincides with the unveiling of the new 777 First Class Cabin during the Dubai Air Show on 12th … [Read more...]
pro-manchester Chair selects Smart Works as her Charity of the Year
Jane Forbes, Chair of pro-manchester and Partner at PwC, has selected Stockport based Smart Works Greater Manchester as her Charity of the Year. Over the course of her term in office, pro-manchester will raise funds and awareness for the charity through a range of events including their flagship … [Read more...]
Grassroots examines skills gap in Stockport
Stockport is home to a highly educated, skilled and professional workforce with over a third of residents qualified to degree level or equivalent. There is a growing skills economy for local employers to take advantage of but, with increasing demand from expanding SMEs and larger organisations … [Read more...]
GM Mayor launches Town Centre Challenge across Greater Manchester
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, has launched a new initiative - the Town Centre Challenge - to regenerate town centres across Greater Manchester. The move reflects a new approach to planning and development, moving away from the “developer-led, green-field first approach of the … [Read more...]
New Government fund will drive forward Northern Powerhouse
A new Government fund to transform transport connections will drive forward Northern Powerhouse and deliver the opportunities and ambition of the Industrial Strategy across the country, according to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling. The UK will see its biggest ever increase in research and … [Read more...]
Chinese Tourists set to boost region’s Christmas retail sales
Direct flights between Hong Kong and Beijing to Manchester Airport are bringing Chinese tourists to the region providing a boost to the North West economy as visitors, shoppers and football fans descend for the Far East. More than 22,000 Chinese tourists are set to visit the region in the run up … [Read more...]
Hazel Grove consultation on A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road
The A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road (A6MARR) will generally reduce traffic flow and congestion on local roads in the surrounding areas, however it is recognised that some roads will see an increase in traffic. A package of measures is being proposed to manage these changes to traffic … [Read more...]
Thanks for Manchester Airport USA flights at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving passengers can be more thankful as Manchester Airport USA flights take off to 13 destinations. Christmas songs are already on the radio here in the UK, but across the pond it’s too early for Christmas as Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Manchester Airport USA flights schedule … [Read more...]
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