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RBS funding supports new nursery and 20 new jobs

Up to 20 new jobs have been created thanks to an RBS funding deal to open a new state of the art private day nursery. Little Footprints nursery can provide childcare for up to 50 children aged between six weeks and four years. Ofsted approved, the nursery is managed by experienced nursery manager … [Read more...]

Green energy campaign launched in Greater Manchester

A green energy campaign has been launched in Greater Manchester to encourage residents to switch their homes to clean electricity. The move would see savings on their energy bills and help the environment at the same time. Councillor Walter Brett, Deputy Mayor of Stockport, joined the Mayor of … [Read more...]

Drop off area at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 changes

As part of its £1bn Transformation Programme (MAN-TP), the drop off at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 has changed. Instead of using the ramp at the front of the building, passengers are now being asked to drop off at the ground level in a specially commissioned forecourt. Works began this summer on … [Read more...]

GDPR affects us all – what you need to know!

The new General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR - will apply in the UK from 25 May 2018 and will affect anyone and everyone who comes in touch with any form of personal data, both here in the UK and across the EU. The government has confirmed that the UK’s decision to leave the EU will not … [Read more...]

MDT-UK tendering for Type 45 Destroyers PiP

The six Type 45 Destroyers in service with the Royal Navy are the most advanced Destroyers the nation has ever constructed. They are planned to have a power-upgrade to enhance their capabilities further and the Ministry of Defence is currently tendering for this “Power Improvement Programme” … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport campaign to attract new retailers

Manchester Airport has unveiled a marketing campaign to attract new retailers and F&B outlets as part of its £1bn transformation programme. The ‘We are changing’ campaign comes after construction work on Terminal Two started this summer at the UK’s third largest airport. The … [Read more...]

Foreign students boost passenger numbers at Manchester Airport

An influx of foreign students have pushed passenger numbers at Manchester Airport to over 2.8m in September.  Thousands of international students arriving from across the globe have boosted passenger numbers at Manchester Airport. Students arrived from the Far East, Middle East, USA and all over … [Read more...]

GMCA Fund launched for Greater Manchester

TODAY marks the launch of a new GMCA Fund - the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Culture and Social Impact Fund - which is set benefit residents across Greater Manchester. The new GMCA fund is for not for profit and voluntary organisations. The new GMCA fund scheme was given the green light by … [Read more...]

Jet2 increases capacity at Manchester Airport

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has increased capacity at Manchester Airport and two other former Monarch bases at Birmingham and Leeds. A total of more than 100,000 winter seats have been added in response to what the airline and tour operator has described as “increased demand”. Monarch, which flew … [Read more...]

Egan Reid host CPD Design Assembly Manchester

Egan Reid has partnered with a leading design and manufacturer to launch Design Assembly Manchester - a free CPD recognised training and networking event for architects & designers. Egan Reid Office Environments, the Egan Reid group’s specialist office furniture and interior fit-out division, … [Read more...]

ICAEW Manchester celebrates new accountancy talent

Over 40 young chartered accountants from Greater Manchester celebrated becoming fully qualified at a special ceremony this week hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants, England and Wales (ICAEW). The initiative is designed to mark exam success, welcome new chartered accountants into … [Read more...]