Network Rail is advising rail passengers in Greater Manchester to check journeys before they travel while major improvements to tracks on the southern approach to Manchester Piccadilly station take place in February 2026. Over nine days from Saturday 14 February, Network Rail teams will be … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester manufacturers invited to hands-on 3D printing showcase
Greater Manchester manufacturers are being offered hands-on insight into how 3D printing is transforming modern industry, as Made Smarter hosts a practical, business-focused event for SMEs across the region. Made Smarter – Discovering Additive Manufacturing, taking place on Wednesday 28th January … [Read more...]
Plans set out to deliver £45 billion Northern Powerhouse Rail project
The UK Government has announced plans to deliver the long-awaited Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) project, improving intercity connections across the North of England. Plans will include a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester, running via Manchester Airport and Warrington and improved … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport records 32 million passengers in 2025
A record-breaking 2.4 million passengers flew through Manchester Airport in December 2025, taking the hub to a total of 32 million passengers for 2025 for the first time. In total 32,088,626 passengers flew into or out of Manchester Airport in 2025 – up 4% on 2024 and cementing Manchester … [Read more...]
Health and social care businesses invited to January business support events
Two events taking place in January aim to strengthen support to businesses and professionals working in the health and social care sector in Stockport and across Greater Manchester. The events, delivered by the GM Business Growth Hub and partner organisations, will provide practical advice and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester employers commit to 1000 new T level placements
Greater Manchester employers have committed to supporting technical education in the city-region by pledging over 1,000 additional work placements to T Level students. Achieving this milestone comes after the UK Government gave its backing to the Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc), the … [Read more...]
Package of works completes as part of Transpennine Route Upgrade
Engineers have delivered a series of major works as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) over the Christmas and New Year that will support faster and more frequent train journeys between Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire. Engineers made a significant progress at a number of key … [Read more...]
Claims management company faces FCA investigation
SK-area claims management company, The Claims Protection Agency Ltd., is under investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following concerns over its advertising and sales tactics in regard to motor finance claims. The business, which has traded under names including My Claim Group, … [Read more...]
Step-by-step plans set out for Bee Network rail integration
Greater Manchester has revealed a step-by-step plan for integrating local rail services across the city-region into the Bee Network public and active transport network. With just one year to go until the first rail services start joining the Bee Network, Mayor Andy Burnham and industry leaders … [Read more...]
Work begins on Muse Wythenshawe regeneration
Demolition works have begun on a former Wythenshawe Peacocks store as Manchester City Council and placemaker, Muse, kick off £32 million works. The project is funded by £20 million from the UK Government and a further £11.9 million from Manchester City Council and paves the way for new community … [Read more...]
GMPF investment accelerates growth at MIX MANCHESTER
Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) has announced an investment of £42 million to facilitate the development of the North of England’s largest Premier Inn within the MIX MANCHESTER hotel district at Manchester Airport. The announcement comes weeks after GMPF confirmed it had raised its stake … [Read more...]
The North’s largest digital skills festival gears up for 2026 event
The North’s largest festival dedicated to digital and tech skills returns to Manchester from February 2–6, 2026, with a new AI Futures Day aimed at helping the industry and educators prepare for an AI?driven economy. The week-long Digital Skills Festival brings together leading North West tech … [Read more...]
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