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MAG Connect scheme supports job seekers at Airport

Manchester Airports Group - MAG -  has launched a new programme, MAG Connect, to support people looking for jobs at their local airport.  MAG Connect is designed to give people the best chance of getting a job at a MAG airport by helping them with careers advice and travel costs as the Airport … [Read more...]

Alternative to RBS’ W&G divestment plan gets EC approval

The European Commission has formally approved an Alternative Remedies Package in relation to RBS’s proposed W&G divestment plan.  Royal Bank of Scotland's (RBS') proposed divestment of Williams & Glyn would have created a new challenger bank with more than 300 branches across the … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport crowned Best UK Airport

Manchester Airport is flying high after being named the best UK airport at the Travel Bulletin Star Awards.   The UK’s third largest airport fought off competition from the likes of Heathrow, Liverpool and Birmingham to receive the accolade. The award comes after the busiest summer on record for … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester to pilot UK’s fastest broadband

Greater Manchester is one of six areas to pilot the UK's fastest broadband offering connection speeds of 1,000 Megabits per second as part of £200 million project  The first stage of a £200 million scheme to help bring the most reliable and UK’s fastest broadband to businesses, schools and … [Read more...]

Loganair boosts Manchester Glasgow service

Loganair is flying solo and upping the frequency of its popular Manchester Glasgow route. Air passengers flying Manchester Glasgow can now reap the benefits of a 50 per-cent boost in service frequency, as airline Loganair officially flies solo.   Loganair, which has operated Flybe’s services … [Read more...]

Chancellor to meet North’s three Metro Mayors today

Today, the Chancellor Philip Hammond will convene the government's first meeting with the North Of England's three Metro Mayors. Boosting productivity in the North, crucial to building an economy that works for all, is set to top the agenda to deliver sustainable growth across the Northern … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport commits to Birmingham Shout Festival

Manchester Airport has demonstrated its commitment to Birmingham's Shout Festival and agreed a sponsorship deal for the next three years.   Birmingham LGBT is pleased to announce Manchester Airport as a sponsor of Birmingham SHOUT Festival of Queer Arts and Culture for the next three years, … [Read more...]

Victims of Manchester Arena Attack Focus of Review

Today's announcement that those affected by the Manchester Arena attack will be at the heart of the independent review panel has been warmly welcomed.   People caught up in the devastating attack on the Manchester Arena in May will be at the heart of the independent review of the … [Read more...]

Don’t miss the Virgin Media Business Voom Bus

The Virgin Media Business VOOM Bus is heading straight to Manchester to help budding North West entrepreneurs reach their full potential. The Virgin Media Business VOOM bus will make stops in Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff, Hampshire, Glasgow and Dundee before the end of the year – and then in … [Read more...]

Summit Leaders agree One Voice for the North

Following yesterday's transport summit in Leeds, 'one voice for the North' - a representative body of political, business and other leaders - will enable the voice of the North to be heard more loudly than ever before.  The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has today welcomed the … [Read more...]

Leaders Unite for Northern ‘East to West Crossrail’

Political and business Leaders from across major Northern cities are united in their call for investment in the East to West Crossrail project and are meeting for the first time today in Leeds to demand a fair deal on transport from the Government. The unprecedented gathering is aimed at forcing … [Read more...]