Auto Trader and Manchester Digital have launched the first ever Digital & Technology Carbon Literacy Toolkit in partnership with The Carbon Literacy Project. This unique industry partnership, between one of the UK’s most admired technology companies and the membership organisation behind … [Read more...]
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Synergy Recruitment shares findings from Cheshire and South Manchester salary survey
Office support specialist recruitment agency, Synergy Recruitment, has released the results of a comprehensive Salary Survey for roles in Stockport and the surrounding areas. The survey highlights current salary bands for key positions in Administration, Customer Service, and Accounts & … [Read more...]
Government approves non-charging plan to address Greater Manchester air pollution
The Government have approved plans for Greater Manchester to address air pollution without additional charges for drivers using the city-region's roads. Defra and the Department for Transport have signed off on an investment-led plan submitted by local government after concluding Greater … [Read more...]
Rail network advises against travel and closes some routes ahead of Storm Éowyn
Network Rail and rail operators serving the North of England are advising passengers avoid travel on Friday 24 January due to the expected disruption from gale-force winds from Storm Éowyn. The storm, the fifth named storm of the season, is expected to bring some of the strongest winds in a … [Read more...]
Mayor Andy Burnham reveals plans for Bee Network rail
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has set out plans for local rail services in the city-region to be integrated into the Bee Network, with eight routes brought under local control by 2028. The move sets out the next steps in bringing a London-style public transport system to Greater … [Read more...]
British Business Bank reveals impact after a decade of support for small businesses in the North West
Since it was established in 2014, the British Business Bank has delivered funding to over 24,000 smaller businesses across the North West of England according to findings published in the Bank's The Power of 10: 10 Year Impact Report. Assessment of the British Business Bank's impact found support … [Read more...]
MAG CEO named among members of new Visitor Economy Advisory Council
The CEO of Manchester Airports Group, Ken O'Toole, is among the tourism sector leaders who will sit on a new government taskforce aimed at spurring on growth in the £74 billion visitor economy. The Visitor Economy Advisory Council met for the first time on 20th January and to boost collaboration … [Read more...]
£60 million government investment announced for creative industries
The UK government has announced a £60 million package of investment for the creative industries as part of plans to drive growth in the sector. Set to be announced by Culture Secretary and Greater Manchester MP, Lisa Nandy, at the Creative Industries Growth Summit in the North-east today (17th … [Read more...]
Northern to invest in up to 450 new trains
Rail operator, Northern, has invited train manufacturers to enter negotiations to supply up to 450 new trains to its fleet across the region. The move marks the start of the the company's largest ever investment in its rolling stock, and will see approximately two-thirds of its fleet replaced in … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport backs Bee Network benefits for business
One of the biggest employers in the city region, Manchester Airport has hailed the Bee Network as a ‘real game changer’ for removing transport barriers to employment, with improved connectivity allowing the hub to recruit staff from a wider area. Bus services in the south of the city region, … [Read more...]
Regional leaders launch Mayoral Innovation Exchange
Regional mayors from across England have announced launch of an innovation exchange scheme to foster collaboration and share best practices between local authorities. Launched at an event hosted by Sheffield Hallam University and PwC in South Yorkshire, South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport ends 2024 with record-breaking December
Manchester Airport recorded its busiest December on record with 2.2 million passengers flying into or out of the North's global gateway in the final month of 2024. The month smashed the previous record set in December 2023 by 10% with the busiest day coming on Sunday, December 29, when just under … [Read more...]
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