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Northern Powerhouse Partnership expands its Board

Northern Powerhouse Partnership has welcomed Lord Jim O’Neill and John Cridland CBE to its Board with the first Board meeting taking place today in Sheffield. The Northern Powerhouse Partnership (NPP), an independent body established by the Rt Hon George Osborne MP to represent the voice of major … [Read more...]

Huge growth in exports at Manchester Airport

Huge growth in exports at Manchester Airport has delivered a huge trade boost for the region as half year cargo figures show export values up £56m. The year on year increase of 10.5% saw Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha the top three performing cargo routes in H1 2016. Exports at Manchester Airport saw … [Read more...]

GMP warn – Don’t drive and text and don’t drive and dial!

"Don't drive and text" and "don't drive and dial" - that is the message from the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police.   Using a mobile phone when driving is the same as drink driving and must be stopped now, according to the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police. Chief Constable … [Read more...]

MMU launch £1m First Generation scheme

Manchester Metropolitan University - MMU - has urged North West business leaders to support its £1m First Generation scheme. The ambitious £1m First Generation scheme, which aims to unlock the potential in gifted, bright young people from families where no one has previously attended university, … [Read more...]

Manchester to Tobago takes off with Thomas Cook

The 1st Manchester to Tobago flight took off yesterday as Thomas Cook launched its 17th long haul route from Manchester Airport.  The 12,000-seat programme runs weekly until March 19th 2017 aboard an Airbus A330 features Premium economy and James Martin meals.  Manchester Airport is the global … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport passengers numbers top 25 million

Manchester Airport passenger numbers have hit 25 million for the first time following thirty one months of consecutive growth. The lucky 25 millionth passenger from Liverpool has won flights to San Francisco which start next year The UK's 3rd largest airport has seen a string of new long haul … [Read more...]

RNCM secures seven figure funding RBS deal

Manchester’s Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) has officially opened a new state-of-the-art rehearsal and recording area following funding support from theRoyal Bank of Scotland and Lombard. The world’s largest BOXY Pod system is set to transform the RNCM recording studio at the former … [Read more...]

SAS Daniels Listed in The Lawyer UK 200, 2016

SAS Daniels’ law firm has been ranked in The Lawyer UK 200 Independents list (firms with a turnover between £8.5m and £22.1m) amongst only 9 other North West firms. It is the only commercial solicitors to be based exclusively in Cheshire to make the list in 2016, following the firms’ impressive … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport sign in to Weibo and WeChat

Manchester Airport has signed in to popular Chinese media channels Weibo and WeChat to talk to passengers flying on its direct route from Beijing.   Manchester Airport’s new direct flight to Beijing with Hainan Airlines has already attracted almost 40,000 passengers since launching in June. Many of … [Read more...]

Drone Technology big plus for facilities managers

Drone Technology is proving to be a big benefit for facilities managers, building surveyors, tenants and owners in maintaining both commercial and residential properties. Drones have recently become something of a ‘buzz’ hobby. The small, unmanned remote controlled flying machines have become a … [Read more...]